During-production or pre-shipment inspection: choosing a stage
Start with the decision. If there is still time to correct process problems, discuss a during-production check. If the decision concerns a prepared shipment, confirm the conditions for a pre-shipment check. Both stages may be useful; an earlier check cannot establish the condition of every item produced later.
Updated: 2026-10-09Decision and evidence checklist
| Buying situation | Arrangement to consider | Evidence and conditions before booking |
|---|---|---|
| New product, process or supplier | Discuss early or during-production checks, then a risk-based pre-shipment check | Specification revision, approved sample, critical processes and production/packing schedule |
| Production is running and correction remains possible | During-production check of agreed work in progress, output and processes | Available quantities, sample population, rework window and follow-up method |
| Goods are ready for shipment assessment | Pre-shipment check against the agreed lot and requirements | Actual completed and packed quantities, model mix, sample access and test conditions |
| Concern is loading the wrong goods or quantities | Agree a separate container loading supervision scope | Loading list, product identification, container condition and seal records |
| A critical requirement needs laboratory evidence | Arrange applicable testing and a sample plan separately | Destination market, requirements, test methods and traceable samples |
How to use the checklist
- Turn the main risks into checkable requirements, such as measurement tolerances, a functional method or a packaging revision.
- Confirm actual readiness with the factory before agreeing a visit date. Set project-specific readiness conditions; do not treat one completion percentage as universal.
- Agree who decides on correction, reinspection or delay and reserve time to verify corrective work.
Project discussion record
This is a general purchasing worksheet, not an actual customer report or a completed project result. Blank records are for the project parties to complete. Agreed project scope, acceptance criteria and decision authority govern the work.
Project/order: ____ Model/lot: ____ Requirement and revision: ____ Evidence received: ____ Open item: ____ Owner: ____ Due date: ____ Verification method: ____ Decision owner/date: ____
Confirm before booking
Provide the product and models, factory location, quantities, current progress, target date, acceptance requirements and report language. TTSQC confirms executable scope, staffing, fees and delivery timing for the specific project. Inspection, laboratory testing, certification and factory audits require separate scope confirmation.
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