Pre-Production Inspection

WHAT IS A PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTION? 

Pre-production inspections take place after you identify and evaluate a vendor or factory. Their main purpose is to highlight quality risks before the start of manufacturing. Your pre-production inspection may take place right before production starts or prior to the start of final assembly. A PPI allows you to gain: 

A clear understanding of production schedules 

The ability to anticipate potential problems that might impact project timing or product quality 

Assurance that your requirements will be met 

Assurance about raw material quality and product components 

WHY ARE PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTIONS IMPORTANT? 

Pre-production inspections are one of the cornerstones of risk assessment and quality assurance management. Without a pre-production inspection, you would not have a structured way to verify that your supplier can begin production, meet your specifications, or adhere to your quality requirements. 

These inspections provide many benefits for your business. When you choose to hire an individual or entity to conduct pre-production inspections for you, you: 

Reduce the risk of your supply chain being disrupted 

Have a chance to verify your supplier's production readiness 

Can measure your manufacturer's ability to meet your needs and quality objectives. 

A CHECKLIST FOR PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTIONS 

Your inspector should visit your supplier's production site and provide a checklist of what should be covered. The inspector needs to physically inspect the raw materials, the components, and the factory that will contribute to your project 

During the inspection, your inspector will. 

Verify the availability and condition of materials 

Review the manufacturer's preparation and planning for production 

Check up on in-house quality control 

Help prepare for future product inspections (he or she will review your approval samples and list the tools that are available to perform product testing) 

The ideal pre-production inspection includes these checks 

Material status 

Material condition 

Production readiness 

Factory facilities and machinery 

Measuring and testing equipment 

WHY DO YOU NEED A PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTION? 

Reduce risks of supply chain disruption 

Verify your supplier is well prepared for production 

Measure the manufacturer’s ability to meet your quality objectives 

Get a clear view of the production schedule. 

CDG inspectors visit your supplier’s production site to conduct a physical inspection of the raw materials, components, and factory in China or elsewhere in Asia. During the pre-production inspection, we identify the availability and condition of the materials, review your manufacturer’s preparation for production, and check in-house quality control processes. 

In addition, the pre-production inspection checklist includes preparation for future product inspection(s) by reviewing your approval samples and listing all tools available to perform product testing. 

We can arrange a Pre-Production Inspection within 48 hours and release your inspection report and certificate of inspection in less than 24 hours.