A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is a random inspection comprising a detailed inspection of finished goods before shipment.
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is a random inspection comprising a detailed inspection of finished goods before shipment. It generally takes place in the manufacturer’s premises or at the harbor on samples randomly selected according to the defined statistical sampling procedure ISO 2859-1 or otherwise agreed with the customer. The inspection criteria may cover type identification, product conformity, safety, function, marking and safety hints, quality (consistent workmanship), quantity, packaging, unit completeness and compliance with the agreed specification.
Pre-shipment inspections ensure quality conformity in the global supply chain. These inspections help manufacturers to ensure the quality of their goods and protect importers from the risks of international trade.
A PSI is a systematic onsite inspection of units selected at random from all batches of your order, conducted when production is 80-100% complete.
Where issues are found, a PSI provides a final opportunity to take corrective action before a production run is finished and packed. As such, they are an effective tool to safeguard you against costly import mistakes.
Complex supply chains make it near impossible for most businesses to verify the quality and specifications of their finished products at their factories before they’re shipped.
The risks associated with poor quality products are also high. You may only have one shot at winning over today’s discerning consumer. In the hyper-competitive consumer products market, if your product doesn’t meet their quality expectations or is defective, it’s likely they’ll simply turn to your competitor next time.
A pre-shipment inspection provides peace of mind that your order has been filled successfully before it’s dispatched.
-Ensure that your supplier has met all agreed-upon specifications
-Verify quality standards with off-the-shelf checklists or with your own unique checks
-Check that production is on track
-Take corrective action before it’s too late
-Avoid returns and protect your brand’s image
-Verify final product quality when you cannot access the factory yourself
You can use a pre-shipment inspection to verify quality at the source and to avoid paying for defective products. Don’t rely on your factory to tell you the product meets all specifications, check for yourself.
The checks that are then carried out are tailored to match client requirements and the product in question. Fergal has an extensive range of off-the-shelf inspection checklists available that are designed for particular products. Clients can use these off-the-shelf checklists. Otherwise, when they require specific alternative checks to be carried out, they can add to one of these lists or create their own unique checklist.
When you need an emergency inspection, our team is here to help.
We offer flexible appointments and a quick turnaround time to accommodate your needs.
With customer care services available 24 / 7, even on weekend, you can rely on us for prompt assistance.
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