You may already be aware of how the during production and pre-shipment inspections can assist you in verifying your product quality. However, depending on your product and quality standards, a more proactive type of inspection known as initial production inspection may be beneficial for you to prevent the defects after the mass production.
Initial production inspection, along with other inspection methods, is one of the most important stages in limiting product defects in your finished products. Why? Read more in this article.
WHAT IS AN INITIAL PRODUCTION INSPECTION?
The Initial Production Inspection (IPI) in Indonesia is an inspection that is performed at the earliest stage of the mass production to review product quality requirements and specifications. While a maximum of 20% of your goods is already produced, our qualified inspectors can ensure that they are compliant with the approved samples and that the production method is correct.
Do you still need an initial production inspection if you have an approved sample?
Approving a sample before the production begins can assist you in clarifying expectations and assessing your supplier’s understanding of your requirements and standards. Pre-production samples, once approved, can be kept as the internal “master sample” for reference on the production line and at QC stations. Because a pre-production sample is intended to represent your requirements as closely as possible.
Quality issues are frequently revealed only when mass production begins, at which point the factory produces hundreds or thousands of units in a set timeframe. This is why simply approving a sample is frequently insufficient to limit product defects in finished goods.
How does the initial production inspection help to minimize the product defects in finished goods?
Initial production inspection is focused on checking all the necessary things, such as
- Status and quantity of the raw materials and components
- Finished product comparison with the master sample
- Product appearance and specifications (workmanship, color, dimensions, accessories, marking, weight, logo, etc.)
- Packaging appearance and specification (printing, marking labels, dimensions, weight, thickness, etc.)
- On-site test (functional test, abuse test, carton drop test, internal test, assembly check, etc.)
- Cooperation of the factory
- Production schedule
- Production processes control
- In-house quality control checks.
Done in the early of the production process, the initial production inspection allows you to detect manufacturing discrepancies with the first mass-production items.
All of the factors mentioned above can result in unexpected product defects as you move from the pre-production phase to mass production.
Before proceeding to the mass production, identifying and addressing all the issues and the possible issues are necessary by conducting this inspection. Any issues that remain after the inspection may affect the entire product. And resolving these issues after the production is done is often more difficult than preventing them in the first place.
Do you need to hire a third-party inspection company to conduct a first article inspection?
Hiring a third-party quality inspection or not is depend on your trust in your supplier. A good supplier should already follow these processes independently, as well as incoming quality control (IQC) to check for problems before the mass production.
However, if you do not trust the factory’s internal inspection procedures, investing in a third-party quality inspection can be your best solution
Excellencial independent third-party inspection services in Indonesia will provide you with confidence that your products are having fewer quality issues with the Quality Control services. We will ensure that your supplier has qualified guidance to produce your product and achieve your quality standards and that you get professional feedback.
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