Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

It is carried out when a minimum of 80% of the goods ordered are export packed.

Samples are selected at random, according to AQL sampling standards and procedures.

The Inspection ensures that the production is in accordance with the specifications, purchase orders or letters of credit. 

How do I determine the right sample size and acceptance number?

For a hypothetical inspection of a 4,000-unit lot, with an Acceptable Quality Level of II, Table B indicates that the sampling size should be 200 units. For an AQL of 2.5, the corresponding acceptance number is 10.

Initial Production Check (IPC)

This Inspection takes place at the beginning of the manufacturing and aims at making sure that the customer's specifications and reference sample are well-understood by the vendor.

The Inspection focus mainly on the presence and quality of the components and materials used in the production process, but also includes a visual check on the quality of packing materials and accessories. The inspector will also check the first production run if it is to be done when he is on site.

The Initial Production Check allows an early (and thus cost-saving) prevention of defective components as well as timely corrections if needed.

During Production Inspection (DUPRO)

The production is inspected when at least 20% of the order has been completed so as to ensure that contractual obligations regarding product specifications, packaging, packing and marking are met.

If improvement recommendations and rectifications advices have been given during an Initial Production Check (IPC), the During Production Inspection (DUPRO) will enable to check whether these advices have been successfully followed.

More generally, the During Production Inspection (DUPRO) allows giving recommendations on-site, so that the quality is maintained throughout the entire production phase and helping monitor if the expected production capacity is reached to complete the order on time.

Container Loading Check (CLC)

It is carried out in the manufacturer's warehouse or at the forwarder's premises.

The inspector first checks the quality and quantity of the goods to be shipped to make sure that the right products will be delivered

The inspector then monitors the entire loading phase to ensure that the container(s) is(are) in good condition, and that the entire cargo is loaded according to the quantity specified in the P/O.

Production Monitoring (PM)

Have an Inspector sent every day in your Factory for a given period of time, and receive a daily Report on production Quality and progress. This service allows you to book at once an Inspection program that you can plan on several days, weeks or months, thus keeping a close eye on your production and maintaining a safe pressure on your supplier.