Providing quality assurance for your peace of mind.
Quality is an essential part when you are purchasing something because you are paying for it. Risks of receiving sub-standard products are high, especially when you are purchasing them from an overseas manufacturer. There is nothing much you can do after the transition from factory to your warehouse is completed, sending goods back to your importer for repair or replacement can prove to be time-consuming and costly for both importers and the factories. India – West Trade Global is here to eliminate the risk part completely and to ensure that you receive the exact product you are paying for.
How it works ?
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You approach us with inspection request and details of factory you want us to inspect in India. -
You share with us the product detail, we discuss your requirements and decide the scope of inspection (i.e., PSI, DUPRO or PPI). -
We contact the factory and schedule the inspection. -
1 man/day inspection is held on the decided date. -
You get a detailed inspection report within 24 – 48hrs after the inspection is completed.
Major elements covered inspection report
These are the major elements you will find in our inspection report, it will depend on
what type of inspection you are opting for.
- Quality
- Packaging
- Product Functionality
- Product Specification
- Consignment Readiness
- Measurement Check
- Branding & labelling
- Raw material quality
- Machinery condition
- Production line
Types of inspection
Pre-Production Inspection (PPI):
PPI is an initial level inspection that takes place usually after and between the period of order confirmation and the start of mass production. It can also be opted to determine the manufacturer’s production capability and worthiness, this type of inspection helps importers by providing clarity on whether or not the manufacturer is capable enough to handle the order demand. PPI is a must if you’re looking for industrial or customized products.
What it covers?
- Raw-material quality check.
- Production line analysis.
- Machinery quality and condition.
- Production capability & quality.
- Inspecting initial product batch
PPI inspection service can be opted separately as well as with the Overarching sourcing package & supplier reports.
During Production Inspection (DPI):
DPI or DUPRO is a mid-production inspection, conducted during 20 % – 50% of goods from your order are prepared and ready. DPI helps in determining the quality of goods produce i.e., whether or not the quality standard mentioned in the agreement is maintained or not. If any defects or abnormalities are found in the goods produced, it is controlled, assessed, and corrected at an early stage, to avoid any mistakes that can prove to be costly for the purchaser.
What it covers?
- Finishing and visual quality of goods produced
- Packaging and labeling
- Production status & readiness
- The functionality of the ready products
- Dimension & measurement check
DPI inspection along with all other inspection types are done and followed by ISO standards.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI):
PSI or FRI (Final Random Inspection) is conducted during 20 % – 80% of goods from your order are prepared and ready. The inspection is conducted to make sure that the goods are produced are as per the terms of the purchase order. Sampling is done to ensure that the product quality & functionality are in order, 20% to 30% of boxes are opened and checked to evaluate the finished goods.
What it covers?
- Checking goods for any visual defects
- Evaluating safety & quality of packaging
- Box labeling, tag, and instructions check
- Verifying product quantity
- Functionality & load testing of the products
- Dimension & measurement check
Sampling in all inspection types is performed using standard AQL product specifications.
Your Boots on ground QC partner in India
