Supply Chain Quality Control – Industry News

QIMA is a leading global quality control and compliance service provider. We partner with brands, retailers, and importers around the world to secure, manage, and optimize their supply chains. Here you will find industry updates, quarterly reports, and the latest news within the quality control industry.

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QIMA Q4 Barometer: Quality and Sourcing Ethics Take a Hit as US Businesses Accelerate their Retreat from China

Last quarter, in a QIMA survey of 150+ global businesses in all major consumer segments...

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October 10, 2019

QIMA Has Acquired World Quality Services (WQS), the Leading Food Certification and Audit Provider

The acquisition expands QIMA's food safety solutions capabilities and American footprint.

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September 18, 2019

QIMA Recognized by Sagemcom for Client-First Approach

QIMA, a global quality control and supplier compliance service provider, announced today that it has been named the ‘No. 1 Supplier’ in the client-centric category by French high-tech group Sagemcom. The award was announced during Sagemcom’s annual supplier conference in...

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April 19, 2019

Q1 2019 Barometer: A Look Back at Global Sourcing in 2018: Trade Wars, Diversification, Sustainability Challenges

Between the US-China tariff stand-off and the increasing consumer and governments’ scrutiny on sustainability issues, 2018 proved a challenging year for global sourcing. Many brands and retailers turned towards increased diversification of their sourcing in order to hedge...

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January 9, 2019

Q3 2018 Barometer: Ethical, Environmental Concerns Run High in Global Supply Chains

While concerns about international trade tensions abound halfway into 2018, QIMA's latest data on quality inspection and supplier audit demand offers some perspective on the shape of things to come in global sourcing.

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July 6, 2018

QIMA Q1 Barometer: What Does 2018 Hold for Global Supply Chains

QIMA's 2018 Q1 Barometer offers a collection of unique insights on the state of sourcing, quality and compliance in 2017, as well as the trends that will shape the sourcing landscape of 2018.

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January 4, 2018

QIMA Expands Testing Capabilities with Fully Accredited Lab in Hangzhou, China

QIMA's new facility complements QIMA's testing capabilities in China, offering an extensive selection of consumer product tests to international and local buyers.

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July 17, 2017

QIMA Has Acquired GOAL, the Mexican Leader in Pre-Customs Clearance Inspections

Acquisition of GOAL expands QIMA's footprint in Latin America and offers synergies with existing services for quality control and supplier compliance.

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May 18, 2017

QIMA Has Acquired ETIC, a State-of-the-Art Eyewear Testing Facility in Hong Kong

QIMA announced the completion of its acquisition of ETIC, a leading eyewear testing and inspection company in Hong Kong and China. ETIC's lab expands QIMA's global product safety offering and complements the company's existing lab testing facilities.

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March 21, 2017

QIMA Q1 Barometer: 2016 in Review: Worrying Trends for Quality and Compliance across Global Supply Chains

QIMA 2016 audits and inspection demand gives an indication of the attractiveness of each sourcing regions for global brands and buyers. Read more in QIMA's Q1 barometer

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January 5, 2017

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July 7, 2016

QIMA Q3 2019 Barometer: Trade War: US Demand for China-based Inspections Drops by -13% as Other Regions Reap Benefits

Despite new US-China tariff hikes being on hold, the continuing shifting of US sourcing away from China underscores the lingering uncertainty faced by American businesses. European buyers, while less affected by the trade war, have their own reasons to decrease their reliance on...

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July 8, 2019

Q2 2019 Barometer: Safety Concerns Keep Growing as Manufacturing Competition Rages in Asia

Global sourcing in the first quarter of 2019 is still largely shaped by the fallout of 2018, in which US-China trade wars shook up the global sourcing landscape and drove many buyers to new markets in an attempt to escape the worst of tariffs’ hikes and future-proof their...

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April 10, 2019

Q4 2018 Barometer: Are Supply Chain Ethics Becoming a Casualty of the Trade Wars?

As Asia’s manufacturing hubs are ramping up production for the upcoming holiday season, this quarter’s barometer paints a picture of increasingly diversified global sourcing and some worrying trends for sustainability. In addition to the data collected from tens of thousands...

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October 4, 2018

Q2 2018 Barometer: China Unfazed by Global Trade Stand-Off, Supply Chains Face New Ethical Concerns

As manufacturing picks up in Asia’s sourcing hubs following the Chinese New Year break, QIMA's Q1 statistics for inspection and audit demand reflect the emerging sourcing trends of 2018.

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April 6, 2018

QIMA Q4 Barometer: Manufacturing Peak Season Brings New Quality and Ethical Challenges

As the holidays approach and manufacturing peak season has started in sourcing powerhouses throughout Asia, QIMA data on inspection and audit demand reflects the overall trends in the region.

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October 5, 2017

QIMA Q3 Barometer: Quality, Safety, Ethics: Supply Chains Still Struggle in 2017

Halfway through 2017, QIMA's onsite inspection and supplier audit statistics paint a picture of the ongoing struggle between old-school sourcing giants and their up-and-coming competition.

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July 6, 2017

QIMA Q2 Barometer: 2017 Brings Product Quality Issues and Ethical Challenges

QIMA's Q1 figures for inspection and audit demand are a reflection of the sourcing trends that will continue shaping global trade throughout the rest of 2017. The first quarter of 2017 has proven challenging for ethical compliance, as QIMA data saw the percentage of "Red," or...

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April 6, 2017

QIMA Has Acquired Produce Inspectors of America (PIA), the Global Leader in Berry Inspections

Acquisition of PIA expands QIMA’s food quality control capabilities and American footprint. PIA’s team of 400 operates in North and Latin America, Europe and Asia.

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January 23, 2017

QIMA Q4 Barometer: China Growth Stabilizing as Exploding Batteries and Factory Fires Plague Supply Chains

QIMA data for Q3 2016 in China shows increased audit and inspection demand, at +12.6% compared to Q3 2015, consistent with the economic rebound China has displayed recently. Indeed, latest manufacturing PMI data for September shows a sustained growth at 50.4. Read more in QIMA's...

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October 6, 2016

QIMA Q2 Barometer: New Tradeمؤشر QIMA للربع الثاني: تظهر اتجاهات تجارية جديدة، وذلك مع انتشار العمل الإجباري ومخاطر المباني في سلاسل الإنتاج والتوريدات العالمية

يبدأ عام 2016 بتغيرات في التجارة العالمية ومشكلات مستمرة في الجودة ومجموعة من التحديات الأخلاقية: بدءًا من مخاطر المباني المصاحبة للتوسع في مصر وبنجلاديش...

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