Inspections

When products are inspected, the result is the thing that matters most. It could be one of four things: Pass, Fail, Hold, and Not Ready. But, what does each really mean? Let’s discuss.

PASS

Although this may seem pretty self-explanatory, “Pass” means you’re in the safe zone. A product passes inspection when it follows your established AQL standards. This means there may be some defects found, but few enough that it is within the acceptable level. From inspecting raw materials in pre-production inspections through inspecting completed products in final random/pre-shipment inspections, each step needs to be completed with passing results in order for quality product to reach your customers.

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Your products, your clients, and your reputation should not, under any circumstances, be jeopardized. That’s why pre-shipment inspections are required and follow a specific set of guidelines. This time period is critical because it is the last opportunity to identify and correct issues on time. Inspections are meant to be thorough, so it’s important that you’re fully aware of all that should be included in a successful pre-shipment inspection. Here are some helpful reminders: […]

Why risk your product quality? Pre-shipment inspections are a very important tool for companies to ensure they are delivering the same level of product consistently and that they have promised their customer. Pre-Shipment Inspections can keep substandard product from being shipped and reaching your customer. There are three main elements to check during a Pre-Shipment Inspection.    […]

You have just completed your pre-production, during production, and pre-shipment inspections, so you’re done right? Not quite. You still have one last inspection opportunity to ensure your product is received exactly as expected. It’s a loading inspection. But, what are loading inspections? Why do you need it? Isn’t a pre-shipment inspection the same? Let’s break it down. […]