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.

A loading inspection is the final step before your product is shipped. You have worked hard to create a product that meets your specifications and you wouldn’t want it to get ruined during transit.  This will assure that the product you paid for is all accounted for and securely loaded onto a shipping container that meets your needs. For example, let’s say you produce an expensive, fragile product. A product that fragile requires shipping that handles the product with extreme care. Even though you are paying for shipping, are your products being loaded with your needs and requirements in mind? That’s why loading inspections are important. They give you assurance that your product is being sent out in a manner that meets your needs. 

Still confused on why you need this? Well, if peace of mind isn’t reason enough, then this will help you confirm that a few common errors have not been made in the loading process. Loading inspections check that if the master carton and pallet labeling match your requirements, the container itself meets your products needs and the loading process is performed as expected.

Doesn’t pre-shipment cover all of these inspections? No! Pre-shipment inspections occur after your product is manufactured, but before your product is loaded and leaves the factory. It ensures your product is up to your standards when at least 80% of your product has been produced. These inspections are done at the container assuring that your product makes it to your customer in the manner intended.

Most Fortune companies use every possible quality control inspection to make sure their product is exactly how they want it to be. Join the list and protect your product and your company! Using loading inspections will allow you to be at ease as your product gets shipped out to your clients. If you are still hesitant, here is a list of 5 Fortune 500 companies who are using loading inspections today:

  • Nike
  • Toyota
  • Sony
  • Nikon
  • Coca-Cola

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