Pre-Shipment Inspection and What It Should Cover
A practical checklist for the last moment a problem is still cheap to fix.
The last cheap checkpoint
We will confirm every detail of the product before making mass production, and closely follow every production process. Each order will be inspected before shipment. Everything after that point costs freight to correct.
Check against the approved sample, not the photo
Colour, finish, weight and construction compared to the physical reference you signed off. A photograph flatters colour and hides weight, which is exactly where drift occurs.
Count what is countable
Piece counts inside kits, accessories, manuals, cables and batteries. Short kits are among the most common causes of retail returns and among the easiest things to catch.
Check the decoration
Logo placement, colour match and adhesion, on the actual production units rather than on the sample that was made carefully by hand.
Check the packaging as a product
Barcode present and scannable, labelling correct for the destination market, insert cards in the right language, and the box itself matching the artwork approved.
Function-test the things that fail
Every product has one or two failure modes that account for most complaints. Test those specifically rather than testing everything shallowly.
Quick Answers
How do you ensure the quality of your products and services?
We confirm every detail of the product before mass production, closely follow every production process, and inspect each order before shipment.
What if we find issues after receiving the goods?
If you find any issues after receiving the goods, feel free to contact us at any time.
Is inspection done on every order?
Yes, each order is inspected before shipment.
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Apply this to a real order
Send the product and quantity you are considering and we will quote it and set out the sample and inspection plan.
