Factory inspection
Selecting the right supplier is one of the most important steps for a successful import, once a product search has been carried out and catalogs and prices of different suppliers have been compared, it is advisable to carry out a factory inspection visit.
Assessing the quality of the factory allows you to verify the ability of a manufacturer to meet the contract conditions in terms of safety, quality, performance, quantity and delivery times according to the agreed conditions.
The inspections can be at different levels with different objectives, which in the end are reflected in a secure purchase.
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Factory inspection or audit
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Inspection or visit during production
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Inspection or visit during boarding
1. Factory inspection or audit:
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Check the general information of the factory including the structure, number of workers, workshop area, etc.
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To know the production system of the manufacturer, including working conditions, facilities, machines, technical capacity and environmental control.
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Evaluate the quality system to ensure the presence of inspectors and the correct methodology for quality control.
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Evaluate the financial situation, including the social capital, the degree of bank credit.
2. Inspection or visit during the production of an order:
It serves to corroborate that the order is being produced with the expected quality and to ensure that the factory is working according to the stipulated times in the contract. Many times enhancing a visit during production can save us rework processes and avoid receiving a product that does not meet the desired characteristics.
3. Inspection or visit during the shipment of an order
This type of visit is made to guarantee that the batch produced or the merchandise has been placed and packed in an optimal way and in time for its container shipping. At the same time it allows us to ensure that the product we are buying is the one that is being sent, thus avoiding fraud.
To make a secure purchase, request a quote with us, contact us or send an email to contact@asifik.com indicating the status of your purchase, product and contact information to communicate as soon as possible.
