Product Sourcing

Need an effective way to check out a potential supplier’s factory, or inspect your goods before shipment? Use one of our experienced local team members for: Factory Audit Our inspectors will:

• Verify factory existence
• Check core production competencies and capacity claims
• Check the bona-fides of the person you’ve been dealing with
• See first hand the quality procedures employed

The Factory Audit report will include Factory profile, Factory organization, Production equipment and capacity, Quality assurance system, Technical standard, R&D, Supplier management, Hygiene, Environment and Security and Social accountability. During Production Inspection (DPI) The selective inspection of products at different stages of the production line, focusing on:

• Check the sample for any defects or deviation from quality parameters
• Find the root causes of production defects
• Suggest practical and effective ways in which these can be rectified
• Inspect and detect poor quality linkages at different production stations
• Identify supplier production weaknesses in the production system that leads to defects.
• Product and component quality inspection before assembly
• Issue an In-line Inspection Report with digital pictures.
• Issue a Corrective Act Report with digital pictures.
• Verify the execution of Corrective Action Report (CAR)

Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Occurs when the merchandise is completed, packed and ready for shipment, or at least 80% of products packed. Pre-Shipment Inspection is performed to an agreed Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) established between you and the supplier. At inspection, our inspectors check the available quantity, and then take samples based on the internationally recognized statistical random sampling technique, commonly known as ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, BS 6001-1, and ISO 2859-1. Inspectors will verify quantity, style, color, workmanship, size, packing and shipping mark. All with a view to ensure that the merchandise meets the contract specifications, or conforms to the approved sample. You will receive a detailed Final Inspection Report, with digital images. Phone ChinaDirect today on (07) 3392 1421 to discuss your needs, or email a query.