The Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) is completed after the identification and the evaluation of your vendor/factory and is performed on-site at the very beginning of the production process. Excellencial provides third party quality control in Indonesia and our qualified inspectors will check raw materials and components in order to verify that the quality, quantity and also origin specifications are being met.
Early in the production process, the Pre-Production Inspection enable timely corrections and improvement before the mass production is initiated to minimize material costs and delay in shipment.
What do we check during a Pre-Production Inspection?
- Raw materials and key components
- Quantity status
- Product appearance and specification (color, dimension, smell, etc.)
- Marking on packaging of raw materials
- Relationship between the factory and the vendor
- Understanding of your demands by the factory
- Samples comparison
- Production schedule and processes
- In-house quality control checks
What are the benefits of the Pre-Production Inspection?
Because the Pre-Production Inspection is performed before the production, it enables you to ensure the conformity of the raw material used to manufacture your products and to get a clear vision of the production schedule.
Indeed, 80% of a product cost comes from materials so suppliers are often tempted to substitute materials by cheaper ones to save money and increase their profits.
The Pre-Production Inspection in Indonesia will give you peace of mind and is a great way to keep pressure on your vendors while showing your clients that you care.