Every business has lots to benefit from pre-production inspections, making learning about PPIs and their priorities for your company more crucial. Quality inspection is done in numerous ways, and PPIs are a type of quality inspection. During this inspection, you get an overview of some of the most crucial aspects of the production process. Also, the Pre-Production inspection can help you and your supplier communicate better on shipping dates, quality expectations, etc.
The Pre-Production Inspection aims to ensure that your vendor is prepared for the order’s production and understands your requirements and specifications. It is simpler to ensure that your supplier is not cutting corners and that you receive the products you deserve with a pre-product inspection.
EC Global conducts expert third-party quality assurance services as a direct offer. Inspection, factory audits, loading monitoring, testing, translation, training, and other specialized services are among our competitive offerings.
What is PPI?
Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) is a type of quality control carried out before the beginning of the production process to determine the quantity, quality, and conformity of the raw materials and components with product specifications.
A pre-production inspection typically checks inputs before production begins, but it can also occur at the beginning of the final assembly. For the majority of consumer goods, it is the least frequently used of the four major types of quality inspections. The primary objective of this stage is to highlight quality-related risks before manufacturing.
What should you check during a pre-production inspection?
The buyer should clarify to the inspector where they need to pay close attention. A Pre-Production inspection can cover four areas, including:
● The components and materials:
Factory workers frequently use the cheapest materials they can find and are unaware of import restrictions. The inspector can randomly select a few samples and send them to a testing laboratory if you don’t want to take any risks. They can also confirm their color, sizes, weights, and other details.
● Sample checks:
It costs a lot to send a large furniture sample. If you want to quickly validate it as a reference for production, why not send an inspector to check it and send you photos?
● Creating a first product or products:
Occasionally, the buyer cannot view a “perfect sample” until they order the appropriate materials and the processes for mass production begins. This stage will determine whether the manufacturing facility can produce products that adhere to specifications.
● The steps involved in mass production:
The buyer may have specific production requirements and must verify that they are correct.
How EC Works
We are your one-stop shop for all supply chain needs across Asia. The following is the process we at EC take in conducting Pre-Production Inspection:
- The instruments and equipment necessary for the inspection arrive at the factory with the team.
- The factory management reviews and agrees on the inspection protocol and expectations.
- The shipping boxes, including the middle ones, are randomly delivered to an area set up for an inspection from the stack.
- The selected items are subjected to a comprehensive inspection to ensure that they conform to all agreed-upon product characteristics.
- The factory manager receives the results, and you receive the Inspection report.
Why Choose EC Global Inspection?
When you engage the services of EC Global Inspection, you get the following:
● Experience
Our senior team members have a wealth of knowledge in a wide variety of supply chain management and quality assurance from prior experiences with several reputable third-party suppliers and significant trading firms. We know the root causes of quality defects, how to work with manufacturers on corrective measures, and how to offer consistent solutions throughout the production process.
● Results
Frequently, inspection businesses offer pass/fail/pending results. Our strategy is far more effective. If the extent of the faults may lead to unsatisfactory results, we proactively collaborate with the factory to address production concerns and rework defective products to reach acceptable standards.
● Compliance
Our team has unique insight into the industry because we work for Li & Fung, one of the world’s largest exporters/importers of major international brands.
● Service
We establish a single point of contact for all customer service requirements, in contrast to many of the more prominent companies in the quality control industry. This person becomes familiar with your company, product lines, and QC specifications. Your CSR acts as your representative at EC.
Here are some of our services:
Economical:
Enjoy rapid, professional inspection service at a fraction of the cost of industrial inspections.
Extremely rapid service:
EC’s preliminary inspection conclusion can be received on-site following the inspection completion, thanks to immediate scheduling. You can receive EC’s formal inspection report within a workday. The shipment will arrive on time.
Transparency in management:
We offer real-time feedback from inspectors and strict control of the site’s operations.
Honest and reliable:
You can get professional services from EC’s nationwide qualified teams. An uncorrupt, open, impartial, independent supervision team will randomly inspect and supervise on-site inspection teams.
Individualized service:
EC can assist with the product supply chain. We create a customized inspection service plan to meet your specific needs, provide an independent interaction platform, and collect your comments and suggestions about the inspection team. You can participate in the management of the inspection team in this manner. We also provide inspection training, a course on quality management, and a technology seminar in response to your requests and feedback to facilitate interactive technology exchange and communication.
Why are inspections before production necessary?
Pre-production inspections are one of the most critical aspects of risk assessment and quality assurance management. You would need a pre-production inspection to check that your supplier can start production, meet your specifications, or follow your quality requirements.
Your company can reap many advantages from these inspections. Below are the benefits of carrying out Pre-Production inspection:
- Verify that the product complies with your purchase order, the specifications, applicable laws, the drawings, and the original samples.
- To detect potential dangers or faults with the quality.
- Fix problems before they become intractable and expensive, such as reworks or project failure.
- Prevent the dangers of poor product delivery, returns from customers, and discounts.
Pre-Production Inspection Checklist
Your inspector should provide a checklist of what should be covered before visiting your supplier’s production facility. The inspector must physically examine the components, raw materials, and factories used in your project.
Your inspector will do the following during the inspection.
- Check the availability and state of the items.
- Examine the manufacturer’s scheduling and preparation for production.
- Verify internal quality control.
- Assist in preparing for upcoming product inspections (they will review your approved samples and list the tools available to perform product testing).
Conclusion
With the aid of the pre-production inspection, you will be able to see the production schedule clearly and foresee any potential issues that might impact the goods’ quality. Before production begins, the first production inspection service identifies flaws in the raw materials or components, which helps eliminate uncertainties throughout the manufacturing process.
We are specialists in Pre-Production inspection and in assisting customers to achieve success. Call us to learn more about how we work on the pre-production inspection!
Post time: Feb-01-2023