Our fully qualified pre-shipment inspection services thoroughly review and test your supply chain, ensuring your standards for quality are met.
What does a pre-shipment inspection (PSI) involve?
Unlike other forms of manufacturing inspection, pre-shipment inspections take place at the latter stage of the manufacturing process; usually once the production run is at least 80% complete.
Essentially, it gives you the opportunity to catch any last-minute problems that occur, and to take action to fix the issue before the product is shipped to your customers.
Why is the pre-shipment inspection important?
Your pre-shipment inspection takes place before the product is finished and then packaged. Essentially, it’s the last stage of the process before recalls and corrections start to become very expensive, and it helps you minimize import risks.
What will a pre-shipment inspector check?
Our pre-shipment inspection (PSI) services will cover a range of criteria, including:
The functionality of your product
Your quality performance of products
How durable your product is
Checking whether your product meets appearance standards
Ensuring that your product fits the specified dimensions
As well as a number of other criteria.
The key thing to remember here is that our expert inspectors work to customized checklists. That means that we can tailor our checks to suit the unique needs of your business, and check to ensure your products meet any specified industry standards.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can help tailor your pre-shipment inspection check to meet your own specific criteria, get in touch today.
What are the main benefits of a pre-shipment inspection?
There are a number of key benefits to having a PSI carried out, including:
The peace of mind that comes from knowing your order has been completed successfully
The ability to verify the quality of products at the manufacturing source, preventing the risk of paying for low-quality or even defective goods
The guarantee that the product you’re sending to customers is being manufactured to the standard and the quality you require
The knowledge that you’re minimizing the risk of your products being returned
Fully qualified inspectors
Global Inspection Managing is a 3rd party quality inspection company that understands why importing products must apply strict professional standards. That’s why, at Global Inspection Managing, our inspectors are fully qualified, meeting inspection standards ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1). You need to be able to trust that your inspection will help guarantee the quality of your products, and help you catch any potential issues before they start costing you money.
How much do Pre-shipment inspection cost ?
Our quality control inspectors are ready to go to work for you for $269 USD per day if you’d like to discover more, get in touch with Global Inspection Managing today Your inspection report is available 18 hours maximum after our visit.
GIM's team of inspectors, auditors and lab experts are specialized by industry to ensure your products meet all safety and performance standards for your destination market.
Global coverage, local expertise
Detailed reports and photographic evidence
Reports posted online within 24 hours of completion
After multiple problems in our book productions, we asked GIM to inspect each of our book productions in China. Their service and follow-up is excellent and we are now also working with them in Vietnam.
Tim
Ceo - Books Importer & Retailer, Germany
We are a company specializing in the distribution of gift products in France. GIM was able to meet the scope of our needs, both in terms of "sourced products" and in negotiations with Chinese suppliers to enable us to obtain reasonable quantities allowing us to expand our range of products. GIM was able to guide us in its research by monitoring the entire production line all the way to quality control. Their ability to listen, their service and their professionalism are qualities that we found in GIM.
B. Fauck,
CEO, Webalix
At Holam, we appreciate the work of GIM, thanks to the quality of their service and the flexibility of their reports, which fully meet our needs. The quality of their work is combined with their reports, which are always explicit and address all the specifics of our products. With GIM, the inspections are as if we were doing them ourselves.
S. Elkassimi
Purchasing Manager Holam, Leading Manufacturer Of Manhole Covers.
GIM provides us with inspection reports for our clients from the jewelry industry, my products are mainly made of wood (displays, and boxes). I like to work with GIM for their efficiency, attention to details, and reliability in their inspection results.
Bertband
Company Owner - Luxury Goods Manufacturer, Belgium
After multiple problems in our book productions, we asked GIM to inspect each of our book productions in China. Their service and follow-up is excellent and we are now also working with them in Vietnam.
Tim
Ceo - Books Importer & Retailer, Germany
We are a company specializing in the distribution of gift products in France. GIM was able to meet the scope of our needs, both in terms of "sourced products" and in negotiations with Chinese suppliers to enable us to obtain reasonable quantities allowing us to expand our range of products. GIM was able to guide us in its research by monitoring the entire production line all the way to quality control. Their ability to listen, their service and their professionalism are qualities that we found in GIM.
B. Fauck,
CEO, Webalix
At Holam, we appreciate the work of GIM, thanks to the quality of their service and the flexibility of their reports, which fully meet our needs. The quality of their work is combined with their reports, which are always explicit and address all the specifics of our products. With GIM, the inspections are as if we were doing them ourselves.
S. Elkassimi
Purchasing Manager Holam, Leading Manufacturer Of Manhole Covers.
GIM provides us with inspection reports for our clients from the jewelry industry, my products are mainly made of wood (displays, and boxes). I like to work with GIM for their efficiency, attention to details, and reliability in their inspection results.
Bertband
Company Owner - Luxury Goods Manufacturer, Belgium
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to some of the most common questions & concerns.
A pre-shipment inspection is a quality control procedure conducted before goods are shipped from a supplier or manufacturer to the buyer. It involves a comprehensive assessment of the products to ensure they meet the specified quality standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
These are general standards that apply to pre-shipment inspection -
nternational Standards
Industry Regulations
Buyer's Requirements
Sampling Plans
Quality Assurance Techniques
Documentation
The pre-shipment inspection procedure involves a series of steps and activities carried out to assess the quality, condition, and compliance of products before they are shipped to the buyer.
It aims to provide assurance to both buyers and sellers that the products being shipped meet the desired quality standards and specifications. It helps prevent potential issues, reduces the risk of customer complaints, and ensures a smoother supply chain process.
Third-party inspection agencies like Global Inspection Managing can be responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting the inspection findings. These agencies specialize in quality control and provide unbiased assessments of the products.
The pre-shipment inspection procedure involves a series of steps and activities carried out to assess the quality, condition, and compliance of products before they are shipped to the buyer.
It aims to provide assurance to both buyers and sellers that the products being shipped meet the desired quality standards and specifications. It helps prevent potential issues, reduces the risk of customer complaints, and ensures a smoother supply chain process.
