The Blur Between E-Commerce and Traditional Trade

Build a supplier quality scorecard. My dimensions: product pass rate 40%, on-time delivery 25%, cooperation 15%, price 10%, response speed 10%. Any supplier below 80 for three months needs reassessment.

Different products need different inspection focuses. Metals: dimensional tolerance and finish. Electronics: functional testing and ESD. Textiles: color and defects. Ceramics: deformation and glaze. A one-size-fits-all checklist is unprofessional.

Pre-Production Inspection is often overlooked but critical. Checking raw materials and first articles before mass production prevents disasters. One PPI costs far less than reworking an entire production run.