Why Self-Inspections are the Future of Quality Management

As global disruptions become more frequent, organizations are faced with increasing uncertainties. Dealing with these uncertainties — from pandemics to conflict to material shortages — means building flexibility and the power to respond rapidly. To meet these challenges, most brands and retailers turned toward self-inspections. What are self-inspections? A self-inspection program helps brands and retailers […]

The Cost of Production Delays for Apparel and Fashion Retailers

Key takeaways: In apparel and fashion, production delays account for well over a trillion dollars in lost revenue every year. The “cost of delays” refers to the amount of money that you — the brand or retailer — lose due to time spent without a product to sell. In simple terms, any day that a […]

What is Data-Driven Collaboration in the Supply Chain and How to Build It

As a vendor or manufacturer, you now have the ability to establish an entirely new kind of relationship with your clients — one where validated, real-time data makes you a better partner and a nimbler problem-solver. Those who have worked in quality assurance long enough know how inefficient conventional quality assurance methods can be. One […]

What is PLM Software and How is it Different from Inspectorio

You may wonder how Inspectorio is different from Product Lifecycle Management software (PLM). Why do you need Inspectorio and how will it benefit your company?  Inspectorio is very different from a PLM since it can help you go deep into key functions of production to ensure your products have great quality, were manufactured under your […]

We Raised $50M to Lead the Transformation of the Production Chain

Written by Carlos Moncayo, CEO & Co-Founder of Inspectorio Yesterday, we announced we raised $50M, led by Insight Partners. I also had the opportunity to speak with Forbes about our journey. Inspectorio’s vision is to lead the transformation of the global production chain into an interconnected, empowered, and sustainable production network, and we are excited […]

[eBook] Top 4 KPIs for Data-Driven Quality Management

NB: This is an excerpt from our eGuide “Top 4 KPIs for Data-Driven Quality Management.” To download the full eGuide, click here. Data-driven quality management provides you with the unique opportunity to fill in information gaps by giving you 360-degree visibility within your production network. The next great step in data-driven quality management is the […]

The Benefits of Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage Quality and Compliance

Prepare to manage quality and compliance remotely COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of cloud technologies in the supply chain. This was due to the urgent need to connect with suppliers and manage the supply of goods at a distance. To make decisions remotely, managers at all levels needed to have accurate, complete, and real-time data on […]

What are the 7 Principles of Quality Management?

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” – John Ruskin Every successful business has a keen focus on quality. But if you want consistent quality, you need an intelligent strategy. What you need is a quality management system (QMS). A QMS is a system of processes that enable your […]

10 Benefits of Internal Inspections for Suppliers

What are internal inspections? Internal inspections allow you, as a vendor or factory, to customize and manage your own internal quality operations. You can set up your own quality protocols, defect classification lists, inspection workflows, reports, and more to meet your specific requirements. By monitoring quality and performance in-house, you can better control your processes, catching […]

How Can Vendors Reduce Supply Chain Chargebacks

Key takeaways: When you’re working to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time deliveries in your supply chain, a chargeback is the last thing you want to deal with. Retailers might deduct money from a vendor’s invoice for problems like delays, inconsistencies, defective products, or shipping damages with the order. No matter the cause, chargebacks mean money […]