Initial Production Check (IPC) - Pre-Production Quality Control Service

Ensure a smooth production process by addressing potential issues early

QIS's initial production check is a comprehensive on-site inspection conducted from pre-production through the first 20% of the production progress. This service ensures that your production is not exposed to delays, defects, unauthorized subcontracting, and supplier non-compliance.

What Checks are Carried Out:

• Raw material and production process check - Raw material quantities and general storage conditions
• Manufacturing processes - Production organization and status verification
• Product specifications checks - Quantities of semi-finished, finished, and packed products
• Product colors, style, and construction - Artwork verification including spelling, fonts, dimensions, positioning
• Labels verification - Main labels, care labels, size labels, and product tags
• Packing and packaging checks - Unit packing, inner and outer packing, export carton dimensions and weights

Why Perform an IPC:

• Enforce quality standards early and benefit from an early-warning system
• Reduce the likelihood of correcting defective products at production end
• Identify and mitigate disruptions at production start
• Verify the quality of supplied raw materials
• Ensure factory has properly set up production and understands specifications
• Gain confidence that quality standards will be met

QIS Expertise:

Our highly trained and experienced inspectors are product experts who undergo regular training. They can be onsite at your factory within 48 hours of booking, and reports are provided on the same day as the inspection. Our inspections cover apparel, footwear, toys, electronics, furniture, and more.

Note: We recommend combining IPC with a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) for complete quality assurance.