Control de Calidad de la Cadena de Suministro - Noticias del Sector

Barómetro de QIMA Q2 2021: Mientras las empresas buscan dejar atrás el “modo de crisis”, la diversificación continúa a la vez que el cumplimiento y la calidad ética se reducen

Los datos de inspecciones, auditorías y encuestas de QIMA recogidos en el primer trimestre de 2021 destacan el deseo de diversificar las cadenas de suministro globales.

Apr 16, 2021

Impacto de COVID-19: El abastecimiento de China sugiere una recuperación en forma de W mientras que la manufactura batalla en el resto de Asia

A lo largo del segundo trimestre de 2020, las cadenas de suministro globales han permanecido bajo el control de la pandemia COVID-19.

July 08, 2020

QIMA Q2 2020 Barómetro: Impacto de COVID-19: Después de un breve rebote posterior al cierre, el abastecimiento de China cae en picada un 19% a finales de marzo

El barómetro de QIMA es una sinopsis trimestral sobre la calidad, el cumplimiento y las tendencias comerciales de las cadenas de suministro globales publicado por QIMA desde 2012.

April 09, 2020

Barómetro 2020 Q1: Resumen del año 2019 – Los volúmenes de abastecimiento de China caen por primera vez, en tanto que la calidad y la ética en el abastecimiento sufren en regiones emergentes

Si bien la promesa de un tratado comercial entre EE.UU. y China ha podido traer un cierto optimismo estas festividades, los cambios acaecidos en el comercio internacional por las guerras comerciales del 2019 aún persisten.

January 30, 2020

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...

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.

September 18, 2019

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...

July 8, 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...

April 19, 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...

April 10, 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...

January 9, 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...

October 4, 2018

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.

July 6, 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.

April 6, 2018

Barómetro 1T de QIMA:¿Qué aguarda 2018 a las cadenas de suministro globales?

El barómetro de QIMA para el 1 trimestre de 2018 recopila una serie de perspectivas exclusivas sobre el estado del abastecimiento, la calidad y la conformidad en 2017, así como las tendencias que conformarán el panorama del abastecimiento en 2018.

January 4, 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.

October 5, 2017

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.

July 17, 2017

Barómetro Q3 de QIMA: Calidad, seguridad, ética: Las cadenas de distribución continúan su lucha en 2017

A medio camino de 2017, las estadísticas de la producción y auditoria de distribución de QIMA muestran una foto de la lucha actual entre los gigantes de la distribución de la vieja escuela y su prometedora competición.

July 6, 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.

May 18, 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...

April 6, 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.

March 21, 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.

January 23, 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

January 5, 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...

October 6, 2016

Barómetro Q3 de QIMA: Asia-Pacífico no se inmuta por la incertidumbre del comercio mundial

Q2 2016 trae mucha incertidumbre para el comercio mundial, pero China y Asia-Pacífico parecen imperturbables. Mientras tanto, las cadenas globales de suministro de ropa siguen luchando contra las prácticas de trabajo y seguridad poco éticas, mientras retiradas masivas de...

July 7, 2016

Barómetro Q2 de QIMA: Surgen directrices de comercio, mientras los trabajos forzosos y los riesgos estructurales son la plaga de las cadenas de suministro

El año 2016 comienza con variaciones en el comercio mundial, cuestiones de calidad en marcha y una serie de desafíos éticos: desde riesgos estructurales en la expansión de Egipto, Bangladesh y Vietnam hasta el aumento de problemas por trabajo forzoso en Turquía

April 7, 2016

Barómetro Q1 de QIMA: 2015 finaliza con vibrantes Hoverboards y crecimiento en la concienciación ética

China sigue en el centro de atención por la seguridad del producto, las cuestiones éticas abundan en nuevas regiones de abastecimiento y el impacto ambiental sube en la lista de prioridades de la cadena de suministro

Jan 7, 2016

Barómetro Q4 de QIMA: CSR, cada vez más difícil de ocultar. El crecimiento en China alcanza nuevos mínimos

La nueva Ley de Seguridad Alimentaria de China introduce normas y castigos más duros. Los fiscales de Bangladesh presentan cargos de asesinato contra los propietarios de Rana Plaza y la Tazreen factory

Oct 8, 2015

Los consumidores impulsan un cambio radical como la liberación de 2,000 trabajadores esclavos

La mayoría de la gente piensa que la esclavitud terminó hace más de cien años - en realidad, sólo se hizo ilegal a nivel mundial en el año 2007 y lo que es peor, no ha disminuido. Es muy extendida en mercados en desarrollo que son también potencias de producción...

September 30, 2015

Aumento en los test de productos para los fabricantes mundiales de juguetes

La reciente adquisición de QIMA del Grupo Anseco significa que fabricantes de productos y juguetes de todo el mundo pueden beneficiarse de un servicio centrado en el consumidor y la experiencia acreditada en laboratorio

September 22, 2015

Barómetro Q3 de QIMA: El Sudeste Asiático vive un crecimiento inncreíble pero las violaciones de normas alimentarias continúan

Mientras la economía china podría estar creciendo su ritmo más bajo en 6 años, marcas globales están expandiendo rápidamente sus cadenas de suministro a otros destinos de bajo coste en Asia.

July 7, 2015

Barómetro Q2 de QIMA: 68 millones de niños obligados a trabajar, muerte en el trabajo cada 15 segundos

La ILO publicó que cada 15 segundos alguien muere como resultado de un accidente o una enfermedad profesional. Congruente con lo que parece ser un fuerte aumento de la concienciación mundial sobre cuestiones éticas de aprovisionamiento, QIMA registró un incremento de la...

April 7, 2015

Barómetro Q1 de QIMA: El alto precio de la mano de obra barata en 2014

El aumento de trasparencia en las cadenas de suministro globales en 2014 revela estadísticas alarmantes sobre el número de niños y de trabajos forzados en todos el mundo, mientras trabajadores a lo largo de todo Asia se enfrentan constantemente a peligros de seguridad y de...

January 14, 2015

Barómetro Q4 de QIMA: Los escándalos alimentarios en China alcanzan un nuevo récord

China ha tenido uno de sus peores trimestres en alertas alimentarias, con importantes marcas internacionales involucradas en un escándalo de carne caducada con una tasa de inspecciones de alimentos no aprobadas del 50%. En Bangladesh, las exportaciones siguen creciendo a pesar...

October 8, 2014

Barómetro Q2 de QIMA: Disturbios, huelgas y 200.000 productos tóxicos

QIMA, proveedor mundial de servicios de control de calidad para empresas importadoras de Asia, África, el sur de Europa y Latinoamérica, presentó hoy su Barómetro Q2 2014, un resumen trimestral sobre la subcontración de fabricación y los servicios de control de calidad.

July 10, 2014

Barómetro Q1 de QIMA: El Dragón Chino no descansa

Motivo por el cual, diferentes medios de comunicación han comunicado sobre la posible situación china al borde de la recesión. Lo que no se menciona es que China sigue siendo la región dominante en cuanto a volumen absoluto de exportación.

April 8, 2014

Barómetro Q4 de QIMA: ¿El año de la responsabilidad social en la cadena de suministro?

2013 fue un año difícil para las marcas y los minoristas en todo el mundo debido al aumento de problemas sociales en la cadena de suministro, sobre todo la tragedia del Rana Plaza, donde un colapso de la fábrica de Bangladesh se cobró la vida de 1.129 personas.

January 14, 2014

Barómetro Q3 de QIMA: Variaciones en la cadena de suministro de Asia - cuando se persiguen costos menores a cambio de sacrificios en Seguridad

Desde el colapso de la fábrica del Rana Plaza en abril de 2013, las cifras muestran un aumento del 52% en las auditorías de responsablidades de fábrica de QIMA a lo largo de Asia en el tercer trismestre de 2013 en comparación con 2012 y un aumento de 167% en Bangladesh.

October 4, 2013

QIMA Mobile App: ahora puedes gestionar tu cadena de sumnistro sobre la marcha!

QIMA anuncia el lanzamiento de su aplicación, permitiendo que inspecciones, auditorías y test de laboratorio seán solcitadas desde smartphones y tablets. La app de QIMA permitirá a marcas, minoristas e importadores asegurar sus importaciones según les convenga desde sus...

September 27th, 2013

Productos peligrsosos en China, obligan a reaccionar a empresas de negocios de Oriente Medio

Las auditorías de calidad en Oriente Medio suben un 30% año a año; el crecimiento de auditorías es impulsado por el aumento de la contratación externa, la necesidad de garantizar la calidad del producto y el cumplimiento de las normas internacionales.

September 5, 2013

Barómetro Q2 de QIMA: después de 1,800 muertes, ¿está creciendo la responsabilidad social en Asia?

El segundo trimestre de 2013 vivió un mayor interés de los compradores de todo el mundo en la búsqueda fórmulas para abordar la subcontratación de fábricas sin licencia. En particular, las auditorías sociales aumentaron en un 56% en todo el continente asiático.

July 5, 2013

QIMA adquiere Laboratorios CHB para fortalecer las pruebas de productos de consumo y la certificación de prestaciones

QIMA anunció hoy que se ha completado la adquisición de CHB, una empresa privada China de pruebas de laboratorio. CHB está acreditada por CNAS y CMA y es un líder en tests REACH y RoHS.

June 25, 2013

Barómetro Q1 QIMA: China domia el mundo de la producción

China está experimentando un crecimiento constante de la producción de fábrica: cuando superó a Estados Unidos en 2010 para convertirse en el mayor fabricante del mundo, su producción representó el 23% de la fabricación mundial.

April 5, 2013

QIMA adquiere Asiatech QC

QIMA ha anunciado hoy que ha completado la adquisición de Asiatech QC, una empresa de control de calidad de propiedad privada especializada en la industria de la técnica. Su experiencia abarca componentes electrónicos, metálicos, plástico y montaje, herramientas y productos...

April 1, 2013

Barómetro Q4 de QIMA

Las cifras del 4º trimestre de QIMA muestran que a pesar de pesimismo generalizado, el mercado de exportación de Asia, particularmente en China y Vietnam, se mantuvo fuerte. Para los tres primeros trimestres de 2012, las exportaciones de China crecieron para dar cuenta de un...

January 15, 2013

QIMA Q3 Barometer: Inspection Data Tells Different Story About China's Slowing Growth

QIMA’s Q3's figures show that despite a recent slowdown in the unprecedented growth seen from China, the country's economy, manufacturing sector and quality control industry are sustaining stable growth with ordered inspections and audits up +23.7% quarter-over-quarter and...

October 10, 2012

Shanghai Business Review: Fixing China’s Food

China's food production industry has been badly hit by a number of high profile scandals in recent years and foreign companies are not exempt. Recent incidents even include Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola. Shanghai Business Review discusses China food manufacturing and food safety with...

September 1, 2012

QIMA Q2 Barometer: The Positive Momentum of China-Africa Bilateral Trade.

QIMA’s Q2 figures indicate that Africa is a growing importer of Made-in-Asia products, particularly Made-in-China. The growth in demand for quality control in Asia from African importers outperformed that of all other regions by more than 20%, increasing +23% from the first...

July 9, 2012

QIMA Q1 Barometer: Latin America, the Next "Gold Rush" of Chinese Exports.

During Q1 2012, inspections in Asia ordered by Latin American importers increased from Q1 2011 by an average of 120%. Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, saw one of the largest increases with inspection orders up 240% compared to Q1 2011.

April 18, 2012

QIMA Q4 Barometer: 1 in Every 2 China Food Inspections Failed in 2011

QIMA figures show in 2011 51% of food inspections conducted in Mainland China failed. While the majority of these inspections were failed because of minor defects, 10% were for critical defects with an extreme case involving contamination by a large quantity of rodent fecal...

January 25, 2012

A New Level of Service for Food Safety: Silliker and QIMA Launch AsiaFoodInspection

Silliker, a Mérieux NutriSciences company, and QIMA are launching AsiaFoodInspection (www.asiafoodinspection.com), a service combining Silliker's...

December 8, 2011

QIMA Q3 Barometer: With Rising Costs, Can China Keep its Competitive Edge?

QIMA announces the QIMA Q3 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of the Asia-based manufacturing and quality control services industry. China’s manufacturers currently face many challenges to stay competitive. Chief among these challenges is the yuan’s inflation, up 6.2% from...

October 10, 2011

Your Eyes in the Supply Chain!™

Follow Daniel, an QIMA certified inspector, on a day in the factory. See what the inspector sees in this two-minute video and learn the basics of what is checked during a Pre-Shipment Inspection.

September 2011

QIMA Q2 Barometer shows China races to secure Venezuela oil with exports.

QIMA announces the QIMA Q2 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of the Asia-based manufacturing and quality control services industry. In Q2 2011, QIMA service figures in China increased +27% year-over-year, continuing to outpace export growth which grew 20% from year-earlier periods.

July 20, 2011

QIMA Q1 Barometer Shows China's industry is moving inland to keep exports competitive.

QIMA announces the QIMA Q1 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of the Asia-based manufacturing and quality control services industry. QIMA service figures show significant increases in inspections performed in China's rural inland provinces, reflecting a shift of manufacturing...

April 07, 2011

QIMA Q4 Barometer Shows Chinese Exports in Record Demand

QIMA announces the QIMA Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of the Asia-based manufacturing and quality control services industry. QIMA service bookings grew +30% year-to-date through the end of Q4 2010.

January 13, 2011

Toxic Toys Require Responsible Importers

As governments respond to toxic toys with more regulations, consumers are becoming more selective - leaving importers with no choice but to regularly test their products for hazardous substances. In a recent test study by American nonprofit The Ecology Center, 42% of 700 popular...

December 22, 2010

Fox Run Brands Highly Recommends QIMA

Fox Run has been a leading supplier of quality products under recognizable brand names such as Fox Run Kitchens, Ironwood Gourmet, Kitchen Art and Nantucket Seafood Tools. After working with QIMA, Jory Barrad, Director, Fox Run had this to say: "I have worked with several...

November 2010

QIMA Q3 Market Barometer Shows Quality Control Services Outpaced Manufacturing in Growth During Quarter

QIMA today announces the QIMA Q3 Barometer, a synopsis of the Asia-based manufacturing and quality control services industry. QIMA bookings grew 45% year-to-date through the end of Q3 2010.

October 5, 2010

Toxic Level of Regulated Chemicals in 25% of China-made Plastic Toys According to QIMA Report

September 28, 2010

QIMA Q2 2010 Barometer: China Impervious to EU Turmoil

Figures released by the quality control industry in Asia are good indicators of the health of international trade. QIMA with over 11,000 inspections, audits, and laboratory tests performed during the second quarter of 2010 (+38% from Q2 2009), has identified some interesting...

August 15, 2010

QIMA Q1 2010 Barometer: Chinese Imports Lead Global Recovery

Inspection figures indicate nations are recovering from the recent global recession and buying from China with renewed confidence. Total inspections in Q1 2010 are up +34% from Q1 2009 and audits are up +61%; indicating that the demand for quality products among worldwide...

January 1, 2010

QIMA Q4 2009 Barometer: As Economy Improves, Social Conscience Returns

Figures released by the quality control industry in Asia are good indicators of the health of International Trade. Based on a few of these indicators, QIMA publishes this barometer on a quarterly basis. With over 9,500 inspections performed during the fourth quarter of 2009...

October 1, 2009

QIMA Q3 2009 Barometer: Chinese Exports Back in Fashion

The figures from the Quality Control industry in Asia account for a good indicator of the health of International Trade. Based on a few selected indicators, QIMA publishes this barometer on a quarterly basis. With over 9,000 Inspections performed during the 3rd Quarter of 2009...

July 1, 2009

QIMA Q2 2009 Barometer: Cheap but safe products, importers' new challenge

With 8,500 Inspections performed during the 2nd Quarter of 2009 (+ 26% vs. Q2 2008), QIMA pinpointed some illuminating trends. Markets and manufacturing might be down, but Product Inspections and Manufacturing Audits (MA) in Asia keep growing. QIMA continued to see interest from...

April 1, 2009

QIMA Q1 2009 Barometer: home equipment on the rise, electronic gadgets down

With 8,500 Inspections performed during the 2nd Quarter of 2009 (+ 26% vs. Q2 2008), QIMA pinpointed some illuminating trends. The figures from the Quality Control industry in Asia certainly account for a good indicator of the health of International Trade. With 8,000...

January 1, 2009

QIMA receives E-Business of the Year Award from Alibaba!

Early September, QIMA was extremely pleased to be rewarded for its successful online platform with the "E-Business of the Year" award from Alibaba.com, the leading online trade platform for global importers. Out of 1,200 initial candidates, QIMA was eventually...

July 1, 2008

Christine Lagarde presents the China SME award 2007 to QIMA

Christine Lagarde came to Shanghai to present the China SME award 2007 to Sébastien Breteau – CEO of QIMA

January 1, 2007