The quality assurance process is dependent upon having the right equipment in place. Without having the right balance of tracking, software and equipment, maintaining a high level of quality across the business becomes increasingly difficult. From wider-reaching technology to minute-level tools, each part of a quality control procedure is equally important.
Without quality control labels, stickers and tapes, it becomes difficult to begin the initial stage of quality assurance (QA). By highlighting problematic stock, businesses can more readily identify the qualities of their exports.
Quality control (QC) tapes, in particular, are excellent at communicating the qualities of stock, as well as highlighting them for inspection. Below, discover what quality control tapes are, what they do and how to use them.
What Are Quality Control Tapes
Quality control tapes communicate a simple message in a clear, legible fashion. They are self-adhesive tapes, usually in a red-and-white colourway. In total, they can communicate the following:
- Fragile goods
- QC and QA accepted goods
- Items awaiting inspection
- Damaged items
While this may seem small, identifying goods in this way helps QA departments to read the status of stock easier. This leads to a smoother process for everyone while reducing the probability that customers receive defected or damaged goods.
When and How to Use Quality Control Tapes
So, when should quality control tapes be used? Ideally, you should use tapes at key stages in an export’s journey:
- During inspection: tapes should be applied to boxes during an inspection if they are defective or damaged.
- During picking and packing: before export, tapes should be applied to goods which are seen as damaged or defective during the export process and stored away.
- During stock takes: it is easier to combine inspection with regular stock takes. Goods identified as faulty during this stage can be labelled with the tape.
- Following accidents: if an employee accidentally breaks or damages an item, then mark it with a quality control tape.
Overall, it depends on your organisation. By using them at these key stages, it can make the QA department’s job easier, especially when complemented by a proper recording procedure.
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