Pre Shipment Inspection Service PSI Inspection Final Random Inspection quality control and pre shipment inspection

What is the Pre-Shipment Inspection?

Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is an essential element of supply chain management.  

Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI), also called the Final Random Inspection (FRI) or Finished Quality Control, takes place at the end of the production 100% of the goods manufactured and at least 80% packed into export carton at the factory, or in some cases, it takes place at the forwarder's premises. However, you can specify if you want 100% product finished and packed ready for inspection.

What do we check during the PSI inspection?

A physical inspection of goods is conducted on a randomly selected sample of manufactured products using the statistical sampling procedure ISO 2859-1 (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).

We customize each inspection to focus on what is important for you by combining our standard inspection checklists with your unique product requirements and Acceptable Quality Limits.

Pre-Shipment Inspection checklists provide an extensive classification of defects and on-site tests based on international standards (EU, USA, AU, and more). 

During the Pre-Shipment Inspection, we cover all possible on-site checks of your products:

1) Product appearance (AQL)

2) Workmanship

3) Safety and functionality

4) Quantity, assortment, colors/ measurement/ weight, accessories

5) Label & logo, shipping mark

6) Packing & packaging

7) Any other special requirements you may have

What is the purpose and benefit of a Pre-Shipment Inspection?

The vendor or factory may not provide you with correct information about the quality of your goods, so Pre-Shipment Inspection is essential to check your products before the shipment!

Pre-Shipment Inspection helps you make the best decision, it is the last chance to stay on top of things. If the product quality doesn't meet your requirements, you can cease the shipping process and confront your vendor directly without getting any surprises, disappointment, and shock when you have received the goods.

Pre-Shipment Inspection service may help you with :

1) Discover the types of defects, and what percentage of products have defects.

2) See if product quality meets your expectations and order requirements.

3) Know whether the shipping marks, packing, and labeling are correct.

4) Find out if the product is working correctly.

5) Avoid business losses due to costly goods returns or rework.

6) Save time and money by solving problems before shipment.

7) Improve quality by taking immediate corrective actions with your suppliers.

8) Ensure efficient warehouse management with correct packing and labeling.

9) Guarantee high customer satisfaction by shipping the right goods.

10) Protect your brand and reputation.

11) Monitor your supplier's performance.

What is Pre Shipment Inspection certificate?

After the inspection is finished, we will release an inspection report attached with photos showing all actual findings for reference,  and help the client decide whether accept goods or not, approve shipment or reject the shipment and also take further measurements like asking the supplier or the factory to re-work or re-produce the goods or ask for a discount or sort out all defect lots to guarantee the quality and its level.