The Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) is completed after the identification and the evaluation of your vendor / factory and right before the beginning of the actual mass production. It can be completed at the factory or at the vendor office. The aim of the PPI is to make sure your vendor has well understood your requirements and the specifications of your order and is prepared for its production.

What do we check during a Pre Production Inspection?
Raw materials and key components of your order, relationship between the factory and the vendor, understanding of your demands by the factory, samples, costs, production schedule and processes, in-house quality control checks and key persons from the vendor and factory.

The added value of the Pre Production Inspection?
The Pre Production Inspection will help you to setup the preliminary production test to match the approved sample. By this inspection, you will get a clear vision of the production schedule and get ahead of any possible incoming problems, which could affect the quality of your goods. Most of the time, the main reason for production issues and poor quality is not the know-how of the factory but rather the misunderstandings between you and the manufacturer which often come from culture and language differences. The Pre Production Inspection will allow you to get past this communication gap and make sure both parties understand each other.

Highlights of this quality control inspection service
 Is everything well prepared before the production starts?
- Are my requirements and specifications (material, color, etc.) well understood?
 Is everything ready before mass production?
Is the factory well prepared to meet my expectations?
- Avoid unexpected delays and costs.

Why should I book this quality control inspection?
As an international buyer, you are often facing poor communication. You want certainty, and you want to make sure your requirements are well understood. You want to make sure that the production will start efficiently with the right materials and the right processes. The pre production inspection will give you this peace of mind and is a great way to keep pressure on your vendors while showing your clients that you care.

Options available:
Collection of samples:
During your inspection, our inspector can pick up some production samples and send it to you using your courier account. It could be defective samples or proper sample or one export carton, this is up to you to decide.

Night overtime: Normally the inspector shall stay minimum 8 hours at the factory since he must go back home or office and also establish his inspection report. However, from time to time inspectors shall stay after 6 PM till sometimes late, in order for example to wait for late production or in order to supervise a late container loading or in order for example to implement the necessary corrective actions for some urgent shipments.

Product Overview
This Inspection is conducted at the Stage of 15 - 30% merchandise production has been completed.

Steps Including are as below.
- Random fabric quality checking
- Fabric Inspection report review
- Colour & Shade verification against the required standard before starting production
- Pattern Checking against the measurement Sheet
- Pattern Marker on layout verification
- Cut Size Check
- First Piece Sample Check against the Approved Sample
- Testing in labs according to the Product Standards
- AQL Inspection on completed production 15 to 30%

Products covered are:
Textiles: Fabrics, Terry Towels, Bed Sheets, Floor coverings & Fashion Accessories.

Apparels : Men’s and women’s wear, Children and infant wear, Luxury wear, Intimate wear, Sportswear and outdoor.

Hard goods : Various kinds of Metal, Glass, Plastic, Wood & Ceramic products & Furniture.

Leather : Shoes, Jackets, Bags, Belt and various kinds of Leather goods.

What is the During Production Inspection?
The During Production Inspection (DPI) will take place during production between 20% and 80% of the manufacturing process. We check packed and ready to go products.

What do we check during a During Production Inspection?
Product appearance (AQL), workmanship quality, size measurements, weight check, functionality assortment, accessories, labeling & logos, packaging, packing and other tests and special requirements, depending on the product and the export market. The During Production Inspection (DPI) will also cover the raw materials, unfinished products and the planning of production.
Our team of inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products, according to AQL tables - and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise. After completing the During Production Inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.

The added value of a During Production Inspection?
We will intervene in the middle of the production process, we check if the quality of your products reaches your standards and we make a statement of your production schedule. We inspect the actual production volume to avoid any delays in your final shipment. At this stage, you can still modify the production protocol and still be on time with your order in case of problems.

Highlights of this quality control inspection service
 Assure that the mass production quality is the same as the golden sample:
- Implement the necessary corrective actions before having too many defects
- Be aware of the percentage of defects of finished products
 The exact statement of the production planning:
- Avoid unnecessary costs and delays

Why should I book this During Production Inspection?
Because you might want to check if the production is running smoothly, especially if no FAI were performed during the first processes of the production. Because you should keep pressure on your vendor's shoulders and because trust is good, but control is better.

Options available:
Collection of samples:
During your inspection, our inspector can pick up some production samples and send it to you using your courier account. It could be defective samples or proper sample or one export carton, this is up to you to decide.

You might want to be sure that the operators are well trained for your product but you don't have time to handle the Quality Control yourself. We can provide you a flexible solution, our Production Monitoring.

Checking during Production Monitoring?
We check different production lines and manufacturing processes and will give report to you immediately with any non-compliance or devation. Production Monitoring (PM) will take place during production. You are the one to choose how many man-days you want to allocate our inspector(s) per project.

The added value of Production Monitoring?
We Keep you informed with all set up of manufacturing process. This service takes place after the First Article Inspection (FAI) and before the Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI). We send an inspector with a checklist of your needs or wanted improvements. The Product Monitoring (PM) is possible all throughout the production process and you might need it after a failed inspection or right after 10% of the production is finished to get the production line in conformity with your standards.

Highlights of this quality control inspection service
- Supervise your production
- Get professional feedback on a daily basis
- Understand what the factory's production and quality control processes are
- Detect discrepancies early and implement necessary corrective actions
- We check: materials, testing reports the condition of the machinery, the training of the operators etc.

What are the benefits of quality control inspection?
If you want more frequent checks and feedback, Production Monitoring is right for you. Because you don't know what resources your vendor and factory will put into producing your orders, this is a great way to get constant feedback on the production process. Our Production Monitoring helps you to avoid unexpected costs and delays of defects and ensure that your production process is running smoothly.

The Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI), also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) or Finished Quality Control. You can specify when booking online if you want 100% of the products to be ready for this inspection. The pre shipment inspection will take place at the factory, or in some cases, it could even take place at the forwarder's premises or at the pier.

What do we check during a Pre Shipment Inspection During the PSI, we cover all possible on site checks of your products: Product appearance (AQL), workmanship, safety and functionality, quantity, assortment, colors/ measurements/ weight, accessories, labeling & logos, packing & packaging, and any other special requirements you may have. Our team of experienced inspectors chooses a specific quantity of completed products, according to AQL tables, and inspects them according to your specifications, requirements and according to our protocols and expertise. After completion of the inspection, a fully detailed inspection report with pictures and comments is sent to you. Then you are able to Accept or Reject your shipment online.

The added value of a Pre Shipment Inspection We are here to help you make the best decision. If the goods are not acceptable, you can, with our help, cease the shipping process and confront your vendor directly without getting any surprises when you have received the goods.

Highlights of this quality control inspection service
The type of defect, and what % of defects
The quality of the products, you can refuse shipment if necessary
Are shipping marks, packing and labeling correct?
The usual functionality of the product, is it working correctly?

Why you should book this quality control inspection? Because it is simply essential to check your products before the shipment! And this even if you work with a trading company or with an agent... Indeed, your vendor, whether he is with a factory, trading company or is an agent, will have no interest in informing you of any potential or current quality issues.

Defect Sorting Service.
The purpose of the Defect Sorting service is to sort out as many products as possible on known issues (ex: specific cosmetic defects, function problems, or packing imperfections, etc.) during the number of man-days allocated. Other checks will not be done during this inspection.

Benefits of Defect Sorting Service.
This service will help you to sort out the bad products from the good ones. This service is also an efficient way for you to check if your supplier has reworked the products as requested and check the % of defects affecting your shipment.

How to ensure there are no defective items in shipment?
- Know the real percentage of defects still affecting your products
- Ensure the supplier correctly reworked the goods
- Refuse defective shipments

What should we book this quality control inspection?
After a FAILED inspection and instead of sending back the inspector to simply make a Re-inspection, you can send back the inspector to focus on a few points and also focus on opening as many cartons as possible- within the number of man-days allocated- in order to sort out as many defective items as possible.

Because it is the only way to verify if the factory has correctly reworked the products, it is important to correctly sort out the previously spotted defective items. We have a Quality Focus team , work hand in hand with your vendor in order to ensure a non-defective shipment. We will help you to save time and money and to secure your products.

The Container Loading Supervision (CLS) will take place right before the vendor / factory / manufacturer is supposed to load the goods inside the container and also during the loading process. This inspection usually takes place at the factory. It can also be performed at your forwarder's premises.

Checking during a Container Loading Supervision.
Quantity check, packing list check, the container conditions, the process of the loading (cartons conditions, filling-up level etc), a quick look at the packaging & packing of your products.
Please note that for complete QC checks on product specifications, labeling & marking and cosmetic (AQL) testing, you should book a standard inspection, such as a Pre-shipment inspection or During production inspection.

The added value of the Container Loading Supervision.
As your goods will travel for days or weeks to reach the final destination, you would like to ensure that the number of boxes are right, the loaded goods are yours and the products are not damaged.

Highlights of this Container Loading Supervision service
• We provide the status of the container itself
• The right goods, no replacement of products possible
• The quantity of the boxes is exact
• The loading will be done with care (limitation of broken goods due to loading)
• The inspector will call the office so that you get immediate feedback. If you read your e-mails quickly and if you have instructed your vendor to wait for your green light before shipping, you have a chance of stopping disasters.
• The container is forwarded to your company
• We note whether a seal is affixed on the container
• We perform a final check on packing

Save time and money and secure your imports with our CLS, while keeping pressure on your vendor to push for continual quality.