{"id":3483,"date":"2022-05-22T21:41:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgtgroup.net\/how-apparel-quality-management-systems-save-you-money\/"},"modified":"2024-05-11T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:04:32","slug":"apparel-quality-management-systems-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sgtgroup.net\/es\/apparel-quality-management-systems-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Apparel Quality Management Systems Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the fashion industry, implementing efficient apparel quality management systems in your supply chain leads to high-quality products, lower costs and increased ROI. This formula sounds pretty easy, right? The problem is that many retail quality managers are under the impression that to improve their product\u2019s quality, they need to increase their costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

This common misconception has caused many brands to allocate less money towards quality management in an attempt to save on costs. Unfortunately, this approach is ineffective, especially when trying to satisfy today\u2019s demanding customers who want high-quality products and won\u2019t settle for less. Think about it for a moment; you too are a customer in the consumer market. Would you purchase a product that is of poor quality or has visual defects? The answer is a plain and simple no.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what should you do?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want your brand to gain an advantage over your competitors, you need to implement working quality management systems<\/a> in your apparel supply chain. There is no way around it. Higher quality products will set you apart from your competition and build loyal customers who know what to expect from your brand – quality. <\/span><\/p>\n

This blog will now take a closer look at how apparel quality management systems save you money, starting with a brief look at the Cost of Poor Quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The COPQ can often be misunderstood. It refers to the money factories need to spend on garment inspections, quality personnel training and the cost of labor to repair products that don\u2019t meet the acceptable quality standards. In other words, it\u2019s the costs associated with NOT improving quality management systems, which is evidently more than the cost of improving your quality management systems. Having a high defect rate will cost your brand more in the long run as you\u2019ll need to cover additional costs such as:<\/span><\/p>\n