Final Random Inspection Services

Why FRI ?

• Findings in the Final Random Inspection can help you to know about your shipment when the shipment is still at manufacturing location like :
• Information on Product Quantity and Quality.
• Compliance with the specifications (PO, Style, Measurements, Labeling& Markings, Functionality , safety and regulatory requirements etc)
• Nature and percentage of defects in the shipment

All this advance information gives advantage to :

• Avoid last minute surprises in shipment & helps to take correction where necessary in timely manner
• Avoid/minimize business risks like costly recalls / corrections in the destination/ Import Country.
• Maintain the positive Brand value and integrity

Is it necessary to do FRI for all your deliveries?
Yes, it is always suggested to have Inspections in all shipments. This helps keep monitoring on the factory's quality level.

• Critical situations where Inspection is Must;
• In case of the value of shipment is higher and quantities are more.
• When you are making 100% advance payment prior to receiving merchandise.
• While working first time with the factories.
• If you have faced any quality issue with particular factory in the recent past shipments or their submitted samples.
• High Risk - Regulatory /Safety products Example Infants/ Kids

Disclaimer - Inspection is not Insurance or guarantee for all quality related issues, it is a tool with certain risk factors due to Random sampling & statistical methods.
What is FRI ?
FRI stands for Final Random Inspection. It is also called as Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) or Final Inspection.
This Inspection is normally conducted :
At on-site or source where product is manufactured and sometimes at forwarder's premises.
At the stage when 100% production is completed and at least 80% goods are completely packed in cartons and ready for shipment.
This Inspection is conducted on the standards of internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-2008 (Equivalent to MIL-STD-105 E, ISO 2859) statistical sampling procedures.
The Final Random Inspection covers various aspects of the production; (Refer techniques page for details).
All these inspections are carried out in an accurate and detailed manner by experts who are having knowledge in products and inspection techniques. The actual findings during the Inspection are marked in the Arts detailed report and sent to the customer within 24 working hours for their final decision on the shipment.
Your Ears & Eyes in the Factory
The report of Final Random Inspection mentioned with the findings of all aspects of product quality in a detailed manner helps customer to view the product standards from their place instead of travelling or visiting the manufacturing country/ locations to take decisions of shipment.
Techniques
Customized QC checklist for each inspection is prepared based upon contract specifications, customer/ regulatory / safety requirements, and product category before a day of Inspection date.
The Final Random Inspection covers below aspects of the production;

• Quantity Check against PO/ Packing List
• Product style/appearance/description - Whether is it same as what ordered or approved sample etc
• Workmanship (Visual Inspection)
• Measurement / weight / specification,
• Inner packing / Labelling / Packing and Packaging / Shipping marks etc
• And On site test which includes Functionality / safety/ Regulatory etc

Workmanship Check
The products are randomly pulled as per the sample size, the QC will check the products visually against customer approved sample or contract specification and all non-conformities are record based on below category of defects;

• Critical defect : Critical defects are those that render the product unsafe or hazardous for the end user or that contravenes mandatory regulations.
• Major Defect : Major Defects can result in the product's failure, reducing its marketability, usability or saleability.
• Minor Defect : Minor defects do not affect the product's marketability or usability, but represent workmanship defects that make the product fall short of defined quality standards.

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL
Generally for the workmanship check, Internationally most widely followed AQL - Accept or Reject criteria for consumer goods is: critical 0.0, Major 2.5 and Minor 4.0 defectives for consumer goods. However, the customers are free to choose any other AQL depending upon the product category, as they feel appropriate.
Who is it for ?
Any one from small supplier to multinational retailer who need to ensure their merchandise quality - eg consumer goods, except Food - (click here to know full Arts product coverage), quality at source particularly in Asia (click here to exact coverage locations).
Some of Arts client's categories are

• Importers
• wholesalers
• Retailers
• E-com
• catalogue
• Brand owners
• Buying office
• Trading company and agents
• Exporters
• Manufacturer