Step:3 Production

The During Production Inspection (DPI) will take place during production between 20% and 80% of the manufacturing process or full process according to the customers’ demand. We check packed and ready to go products. Product appearance (AQL), workmanship quality, size measurements, weight check, functionality assortment, accessories, labeling & logos, packaging, packing, and other tests and special requirements, depending on the product and the export market. The During Production Inspection (DPI) will also cover the raw materials, unfinished products, and the planning of production.  Regarding the plywood industry, please click here for a detailed description.

Defects sorting service (DSS) is to sort out as many products as possible on known issues (ex: specific cosmetic defects, function problems, or packing imperfections, etc.) during the number of man-days allocated. Other checks will not be done during this inspection.  This service will help you to sort out the bad products from the good ones. This service is also an efficient way for you to check if your factory has reworked the products as requested and check the percentage of defects affecting your shipment. Please see our sorting services in the plywood industry as a reference. 

The Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), also called Final Random Inspection (FRI) or Finished Quality Control, will take place when at least 80% of the products are ready and packed into export cartons. You can, of course, specify when booking with us if you want 100% of the products to be ready for this inspection. The pre-shipment inspection will take place at the factory, or in some cases, it could even take place at the forwarder's premises or at the pier. See details about this service, click here.