The United Nations Global Compact initiative is a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
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Still struggling with the uneven recovery and logistics chaos that dominated 2021, global supply chains received new blows in late February and March 2022, with the resurgence of COVID-19 in critical sourcing regions and the added uncertainty regarding the potential impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global trade.
Read the full articleApril 12, 2022
A tumultuous 2021 saw promising recovery trends falter with the resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, China's power crunch and ongoing logistics chaos.
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Caisse de dépót et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, today announced the acquisition of a significant minority interest in QIMA.
Read the full articleDecember 08, 2021
QIMA has been approved as a Notified Body by the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) to provide the Gulf Mark (G-Mark) for low voltage electrical products and children's toys being imported or sold in the Gulf Coordinating Council (GCC) member states.
Read the full articleOctober 20, 2021
Between the ongoing global logistics logjam and a new wave of COVID-19 related lockdowns in Asia, global sourcing displays ominous signs for the upcoming holiday season.
Read the full articleOctober 12, 2021
QIMA CEO Sébastien Breteau has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the TIC Council.
Read the full articleAugust 27, 2021
China sourcing exceeds pre-pandemic levels, but further growth may be stalled by virus resurgence.
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QIMA inspection, audit and survey data collected in the first quarter of 2021 highlights the desire to diversify global supply chains.
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Almost a year into the COVID-19 crisis, uncertainty and disruption continue dominating global trade.
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Despite the fairly apocalyptic outlook that prevailed earlier in the year, sourcing insights for Q3 suggest that the crash of global trade in 2020 may ultimately be less dramatic than predicted.
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Throughout Q2 2020, global supply chains have remained in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns are triggering dramatic yet erratic drops in demand and supply.
Read the full articleJuly 08, 2020
Q1 2020 has been by far the most turbulent quarter since QIMA started analyzing trends in global sourcing, quality and compliance in 2012.
Read the full articleApril 07, 2020
While the promise of a US-China trade deal may have brought some welcome optimism to the holiday season, the changes wrought on global trade by the trade wars of 2019 will linger.
Read the full articleJanuary 09, 2020
Last quarter, in a QIMA survey of 150+ global businesses in all major consumer segments...
Read the full articleOctober 10, 2019
The acquisition expands QIMA's food safety solutions capabilities and American footprint.
Read the full articleSeptember 18, 2019
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...
Read the full articleJuly 8, 2019
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...
Read the full articleApril 19, 2019
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...
Read the full articleApril 10, 2019
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...
Read the full articleJanuary 9, 2019
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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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.
Read the full articleJuly 6, 2018
Da die Produktion in den Beschaffungszentren Asiens nach der chinesischen Neujahrspause wieder anzieht, spiegeln die Statistiken von QIMA im 1. Quartal für die Inspektions- und Auditnachfrage die sich abzeichnenden Beschaffungstrends des Jahres 2018 wider.
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Das Barometer von QIMA für das 1. Quartal 2018 bietet eine Sammlung einzigartiger Erkenntnisse über den Stand der Beschaffung, Qualität und Compliance im Jahr 2017 sowie über die Trends, die die Beschaffungslandschaft im Jahr 2018 prägen werden.
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Da die Urlaubssaison näher kommt und die Hochsaison der Produktion in der Beschaffung von Kraftwerken in ganz Asien begonnen hat, spiegeln die AI-Daten zur Inspektions- und Auditnachfrage die allgemeinen Trends in der Region wider.
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Die neue Anlage von QIMA ergänzt die Testmöglichkeiten von QIMA in China und bietet eine umfangreiche Auswahl an Tests für internationale und lokale Käufer.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel17. Juli 2017
Mitte 2017 spiegeln die Statistiken von QIMA für Vor-Ort-Inspektionen und Lieferanten-Audit den anhaltenden Kampf zwischen den alteingesessenen großen Beschaffungsunternehmen und ihren aufstrebenden Wettbewerbern wider.
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Acquisition of GOAL expands QIMA's footprint in Latin America and offers synergies with existing services for quality control and supplier compliance.
Read the full articleMay 18, 2017
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...
Read the full articleApril 6, 2017
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.
Read the full articleMarch 21, 2017
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.
Read the full articleJanuary 23, 2017
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
Read the full articleJanuary 5, 2017
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...
Read the full articleOctober 6, 2016
Q2 2016 brings a lot of uncertainty to global trade, but China and Asia Pacific appear unfazed. Meanwhile, global apparel supply chains still struggle with safety and unethical labor practices, while massive product recalls emphasize the importance of quality control. Read more...
Read the full articleJuly 7, 2016
The year 2016 begins with shifts in global trade, ongoing quality issues, and a host of ethical challenges: from structural risks accompanying expansion in Egypt, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, to skyrocketing forced labor problems in Turkey.
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China still in the spotlight for product safety, ethical issues abound in new sourcing regions and environmental impact is moving up the supply chain priority list.
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China's new Food Safety Law introduces harsher standards and punishments and Bangladeshi prosecutors bring murder charges against the owners of Rana Plaza and the Tazreen factory.
Read the full articleOct 8, 2015
Most people think slavery ended over a hundred years ago – in reality, it only became illegal globally in 2007 and worse still, it continues unabated. It is rampant in key developing markets that are also the world’s production powerhouses.
Read the full articleSeptember 30, 2015
QIMA's recent acquisition of Anseco Group means toy and product manufacturers around the world can benefit from customer-focused service and accredited laboratory expertise.
Read the full articleSeptember 22, 2015
While the economy of China may be growing at its slowest pace in six years, global brands are readily expanding their supply chains to other low-cost destinations in Asia.
Read the full articleJuly 7, 2015
The ILO published that every 15 seconds someone dies as a result of an occupational accident or disease. Congruent with what seems to be a sharp rise in global awareness on ethical sourcing issues, QIMA saw ethical audits demand increase by 65% year over year.
Read the full articleApril 7, 2015
Increased global supply chain transparency in 2014 revealed shocking statistics on the number of forced and child laborers worldwide, while workers across Asia faced consistently hazardous Health & Safety conditions.
Read the full articleJanuary 14, 2015
China had one of its worst quarters ever for food scares, with major international brands caught up in an expired meat scandal and a food inspection failure rate over 50%. In Bangladesh, exports continue to grow despite factory closures and worsening audit scores.
Read the full articleOctober 8, 2014
Despite a quarter that saw riots in Vietnam, protests in China, and a toxic dye scandal, Asian manufacturing showed promising and consistent growth. Meanwhile, Africa is performing well and India has ascended to No.2 in global textile exports.
Read the full articleJuly 10, 2014
Due to Chinese New Year seasonality, February export figures plummeted 18% compared with 2013. The media has been reporting that the Chinese economy is on the brink of slowdown. What isn’t mentioned is that China continues to be the dominant sourcing region by sheer volume.
Read the full articleApril 8, 2014
2013 was a challenging year for brands and retailers worldwide in the face of increasing supply chain social issues, most notably the Rana Plaza tragedy, where a Bangladesh factory collapse took the lives of 1,129 people.
Read the full articleJanuary 14, 2014
Since the Rana Plaza Factory collapse in April 2013, QIMA figures show a +52% increase in Factory Accountability Audits throughout Asia for Q3 2013 compared to Q3 2012 and a +167% spike in Bangladesh.
Read the full articleOctober 4, 2013
QIMA announces the launch of its mobile application, allowing inspections, audits and lab tests to be ordered from smartphones and tablets. The QIMA App will allow brands, retailers and importers to secure their imports from the convenience of their mobile device.
Read the full articleSeptember 27, 2013
Middle East quality audits rise 30% year-on-year; growth in audits driven by increased outsourcing, need to ensure product quality and adherence to international regulations.
Read the full articleSeptember 5, 2013
Q2 2013 saw increased interest from buyers around the globe in finding ways to tackle sub-contracting to unlicensed factories. In particular, Social Audits increased by +56% across the Asian Continent.
Read the full articleJuly 5, 2013
QIMA today announced it has completed the acquisition of CHB, a private Chinese owned lab testing company. CHB is CNAS and CMA accredited and is a leader in REACH and RoHS testing.
Read the full articleJune 25, 2013
China is seeing sustained growth in manufacturing output: when it surpassed the United States in 2010 to become the world's largest manufacturer, their output accounted for 23% of global manufacturing.
Read the full articleApril 5, 2013
QIMA today announced it has completed the acquisition of AsiaTech QC, a privately owned quality control company specializing in the technical industry. Their expertise covers electronic, metal, plastic components and assembly, tooling & consumer products.
Read the full articleApril 1, 2013
QIMA’s Q4's figures show that despite global pessimism, the Asian export market, particularly China and Vietnam, remained strong. For the first three quarters of 2012, China’s exports grew to account for 11.1% of total global trade, up 0.6% from the same period in...
Read the full articleJanuary 15, 2013
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...
Read the full articleOctober 10, 2012
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...
Read the full articleSeptember 1, 2012
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...
Read the full articleJuly 9, 2012
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.
Read the full articleApril 18, 2012
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...
Read the full articleJanuary 25, 2012
Silliker, a Mérieux NutriSciences company, and QIMA are launching AsiaFoodInspection (www.asiafoodinspection.com), a service combining Silliker's...
Read the full articleDecember 8, 2011
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...
Read the full articleOctober 10, 2011
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 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.
Read the full articleJuly 20, 2011
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...
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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.
Read the full articleJanuary 13, 2011
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...
Read the full articleDecember 22, 2010
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...
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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.
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September 28, 2010
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...
Read the full articleAugust 15, 2010
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...
Read the full articleJanuary 1, 2010
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...
Read the full articleOctober 1, 2009
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...
Read the full articleJuly 1, 2009
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...
Read the full articleApril 1, 2009
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...
Read the full articleJanuary 1, 2009
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 came to Shanghai to present the China SME award 2007 to Sébastien Breteau – CEO of QIMA
January 1, 2007
QIMA France director, Mathieu Labasse, discusses the state of production in China in the Chine Éco program presented by Erwan Morice (in French).
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Biden says running LA ports 24/7 will help save Christmas shopping. It's not that simple, experts warn.
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