Service 04
Quality Inspection
Inspection, expediting and verification of goods before dispatch from the supplier.
Overview
Why this matters
Inspection after delivery is damage assessment. Inspection before dispatch is quality control. We carry out or coordinate source inspection at the supplier, verifying dimensions, materials, documentation and function against the purchase order requirement while the supplier is still in a position to correct it.
Industries served
Capabilities
What this service covers
Source inspection
Inspection at the supplier premises against the agreed inspection and test plan.
Documentation review
Verification of certification, material records and test reports against the order requirement.
Dimensional verification
Measurement against drawing with recorded results and photographic evidence.
Witness testing
Attendance at functional, pressure or performance tests, with results recorded and reported.
Pre-shipment release
Formal release for shipment, or a documented hold with the corrective action required.
Process
How it works
A defined sequence, with the decision points made explicit so nothing is discovered late.
- 01
Inspection plan
Inspection points and acceptance criteria agreed against the order before manufacture completes.
- 02
Notification
Supplier readiness confirmed and inspection scheduled without holding up the programme.
- 03
Inspection
Physical, dimensional and documentation verification carried out on site at the supplier.
- 04
Reporting
A full report issued with photographic evidence and any non-conformance clearly stated.
- 05
Release or hold
Goods released for shipment, or held with a defined corrective action and re-inspection point.
Related products
Categories most often supplied under this service
FAQ
Quality Inspection — common questions
When the consequence of a defect exceeds the cost of inspection: long lead times, remote installation, shutdown-critical items or safety-related equipment. For low-value commodity items it rarely is, and we will say so.
Yes. Where a nominated inspection body is required we coordinate scheduling, access and reporting with them on your behalf.
Quality Inspection
Discuss your requirement.
Verification before goods ship, not after they arrive.
We typically respond within one business day.