Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)
Best for finished goods, before packing and export—our most requested service.
When to use: Production is 100% complete and goods are (or are about to be) packed, before cargo leaves the factory or warehouse.
Typical scope: Workmanship, basic function, quantity vs PO, pack size and assortment, barcodes/labels, packaging and export cartons, random sampling to an agreed AQL (e.g. ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).
Deliverable: Defects classified (critical/major/minor), photos, and electronic report—typically within 24 hours of the on-site visit.
Not a substitute for product certification or full laboratory testing; we can point you to partners where needed.
During production inspection (DPI)
Catch defects while the line is running—before the whole order is finished.
When to use: First bulk production, repeat orders with changes, or high-value runs where you need visibility mid-way.
Typical scope: In-process quality, line condition, WIP units vs schedule, and early signal on repeat defects.
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Initial production inspection (IPC)
First articles off the line—verify the factory is building to your spec before they scale up.
When to use: New SKUs, new suppliers, or after tooling/material changes at production start.
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Container loading supervision (CLS)
Witness loading: quantities, marks, and container condition before the seal.
When to use: FCL/LCL shipments where wrong SKU mix or short loading would be expensive to fix at destination.
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Full inspection (100% check)
Piece-by-piece when your commercial risk requires it—not the same as standard AQL sampling.
When to use: High-value or sensitive orders, or when a prior PSI found systemic issues. Scope and man-days are quoted on case-by-case basis.
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Factory audit
Assess capabilities, QMS, and basic compliance before you scale volume with a supplier.
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