Do you need to control your production process in China? How do you guarantee that they will manufacture your product correctly? Do you doubt whether your supplier will deliver the goods?
All the answers are in the inspections.
Latin American companies importing from China understand the importance of carrying out the corresponding controls to move forward with their operations because it means saving time and money. But, above all, avoid running the enormous risk it represents if you don’t.
An essential step when shopping in China is to evaluate if the supplier has the real capacity to produce your order, if it complies with the norms and manufacturing standards, if it respects the required quality and if your shipments are in perfect condition when they arrive at their destination.
What inspections should you carry out? Here are the 5 most important types.
Factory audit
Once you have chosen and verified your supplier in China, convinced by price, quality and delivery times, you need to conduct an audit with experts to get a real view of the factory without the need to travel to China.
When do you most need to do it?
- When you feel distrust
- When you feel distrust
- If your product is very expensive
- If your product needs many quality controls
- When it comes to a product you have never worked with before
- When the manufacture of your product requires expert personnel
With a factory audit you will know if your supplier will be able to produce the goods on time and with the required quality. You will also be able to evaluate the condition of its facilities and staff.
Likewise, compliance with international norms and manufacturing standards, their registrations, quality certificates and export licenses.
Raw material inspection
Imagine that the production of a batch of products comes to an end and an irregularity is identified that, no matter how minor, forces the disposal of everything that was produced. That for one mistake (or more) the material, the work and the time invested must be written off, something that can be avoided if only the raw material had been previously examined.
Finding a failed product in the middle of a batch is because it has gone through an error in the process, which means a real headache, since the loss of a batch weighs heavily on an operation, both in terms of money, time and resources.
So, to prevent this mistake from damaging the whole process, it is crucial that you do not make another one: overlook a raw material inspection.
The most important result will always be the quality of the final product!
Quality inspection
It is carried out when your goods are on the production line. The finished and packaged product that has passed the factory’s internal quality control is examined.
This control is necessary when you require a photographic record of the production line, you have commissioned the development of new products, you want to know how the creation process is or when the factory audit has not been performed.
During the production inspection, you can identify how your production is progressing, because if it is slower than expected, this can have an impact on delivery times. In addition, if it meets the agreed quality.
This inspection serves to detect faults at an early stage, to take measures in time and to avoid delays in deliveries.
This is the best way to avoid last minute surprises that are difficult to correct due to tight delivery and shipping schedules.
Finally, following up on production makes the supplier even more committed to delivering what was agreed upon and taking care throughout the process.
Reduce the risk of loss!
Pre-shipment inspection
Pre-shipment inspections are to check how your goods are going to be transported and that they are correctly placed on the vessel according to the care they require. Its actual condition is corroborated, which allows correcting possible manufacturing and finishing defects.
In addition, your products must comply with the import and customs regulations of the destination port. Considering that there are regulations that depend on each country, it is essential that you count on an expert company that will know how to accompany you. Having all the papers in order prevents the container from having to be opened.
In which cases is it essential to hire it?
- When packaging is important
- In the case of dangerous goods
- When they are very expensive
- When quantity and quality are to be verified
- When aesthetics are important
Inspection during loading
This stage verifies that your cargo complies with the specifications described in the transport documents (weight, quantity, SKU number and more) and if it is in good condition, free of pre-existing defects.
These inspections ensure that your products are loaded and unloaded according to the corresponding form and quantities, that packaging and container condition are complied with to avoid future cargo damage.
When do you need it?
- When you import raw materials
- When there are many products and many boxes
- If your products are very fragile
- When certain climatic conditions are required
- When it is very costly or heavy
If your product is not stackable or requires a special form of transportation
In short, with this inspection you will be able to:
- Verify if the transfer is adequate prior to loading
- To have better control and registration of merchandise
- Prevent theft and/or loss
- Confirm weight and quantity of the goods
Do your inspections with MingTa and benefit from it! We make sure that the factories are reliable and able to produce your purchase order. Your goods will arrive as ordered!
