The Importance of Quality Control

When thinking of quality control, most people think of jobs associated with pharmaceuticals or the food industry. In reality, quality control can be found in any industry, including the green industry! Quality control is a process that strives to maintain standards and specifications of products. These standards are utilized by managing the inputs used in production, the overall production of goods, and by testing the finished products to ensure adequate performance.  Quality control is important for so many reasons. By establishing a quality control program, companies can take the guess work and uncertainty out of product performance.

Quality control programs create consistent and predictable outcomes by meeting and maintaining certain product specifications, functionality and overall performance. Additionally, by implementing quality control standards, consumers are able to put their trust in their vendors.  Knowing that products are continually analyzed and inspected allows consumers to rest assured that the finished goods are up to not only the  the consumer’s standards, but the industry standards. Quality control holds company’s accountable for these standards, which results in functional products and finished goods.

 At Midwest Trading we source the highest quality substrates for our mixes. We conduct daily raw material testing and hold our products to the highest of standards. We conduct research and focus on understanding product performance in all aspects; whether it be the greenhouse, the nursery, or in a functional landscape. We believe  that if you are start with quality inputs, you are going to receive quality finished goods. Growers can rest assured that at Midwest Trading you are receiving the quality that not only your plants deserve, but that YOU deserve. If you would like to know more about the quality control program please contact us! 

*Midwest Trading's "Committed to Quality" video is linked below.*

"Committed to Quality"

 - Alexis