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.
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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
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
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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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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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.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel6. April 2018
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.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel5. Oktober 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.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel6. Juli 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...
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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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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
The acquisition expands QIMA's food safety solutions capabilities and American footprint.
Read the full articleSeptember 18, 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
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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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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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.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel4. Januar 2018
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
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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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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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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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...
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