Geo Chem Inspection team is a cohesive group of Technically qualified, trained and experienced technologists. They are known for carrying out impartial and objective quality inspections.
We have complete capabilities to undertake multistage inspections that are aimed at quality up-gradation at your factory.
- During Production Inspection (DPI or DUPRO Inspection)
- Supplier verification
- Pre shipment Inspection or Final Random Inspection
- Factory Quality Audit/ Supplier quality verification program
- 100% Inspection/ shorting Inspection
- Fabric Inspection
- Initial-Production Inspection (IPI Inspection)
- Loading Supervision
Supplier verification
Our auditor will visit the factory and have a quick look for factory to validate capability of products being sourced. This will include the verification of all the official supplier documents (business license, export license, certificates, and certifications.
All the certificate and other licenses will be attached with report.
Verify before you place order to supplier first time in China or any other country.
Fabric Inspection
Fabric Inspection is systematic observation of fabrics to decide whether it meets Client's specification in terms of count/construction, colour, design, measurement specifications, hand/feel and other specific quality parameters laid down by the clients.
It is an important aspect followed prior to garment manufacturing to avoid rejects due to fabric quality and facing with unexpected loss in manufacturing.
The detailed inspection of the selected pieces/rolls shall be carried out on a flat table (wide enough to hold the fabric in full width and about 3 meters in length) equipped with proper illumination i.e two fluorescent tubes mounted at a height of 4' above the inspection table. Wherever available, a perch table is preferred, to achieve speedy inspection and reduced costs. ASTM D5430 Dated 2007/ 4 Point System is globally adopted for fabric inspection.
Initial-Production Inspection (IPI Inspection)
After the supplier selection or Initial production inspection is next stage before bulk production. Before mass production, usually there is no finished product from mass production in factory or 5 to 10% goods are available from assembly lines. The inspector will visit your supplier’s production site to conduct physical inspection of raw materials, components and other preparation. Inspector will also help to solve any problems immediately to ensure a smoothly running production.
Benefits of IPI Inspection
- Check raw material for quantity and functional quality, do Identification of material.
- If any semi-finished product or finished product is available, we may check their quality by sampling.
- If packaging material and/or packaging method is available, we may check them.
- Inspection items generally include, but not limited to the following:
- Raw material inventory control & storage conditions
- Product description, style & color
- Product readiness
- Workmanship
- Data measurement / check
- Form of packaging
- Shipping mark if available
- Other item(s) specified by the applicant
During Production Inspection (DPI or DUPRO Inspection)
Production Inspection (DPI or DUPRO Inspection) is an on-site production inspection, also in-process inspection performed when 10% - 20% of the goods had been checked and packed, or the percentage specified by the applicant. Identify problems and provides advice on the corrective measures in semi-finished goods on every production processes (production status) and the key production processes shall be displayed on report by means of photos. Proportionally and randomly check the goods by AQL standard from packed and finished products, if applicable. (Level I or otherwise inspection level specified by the applicant).
Benefits of DPI Inspection
- Mainly search the cause of nonconformity and suggest the possible corrective and preventive actions.
- Make necessary correction on the findings if the factory's clarification is acceptable
- Draw production sample or item (including defect or testing sample) if required
- Defect photos and reference photos shall be taken for applicant’s reference, if necessary.
- Inspection items are generally included, but not limited to the following:
- Production status & storage conditions
- Order & sample monitoring
- Product description, style & color
- Product readiness
- Workmanship
- Data measurement / check
- Form of packaging
- Shipping mark if available
- Other item(s) specified by the applicant
100% Inspection/ shorting Inspection
This service is not required in normal condition and also it is not preferred services due to high involvement of cost. 100% inspection/ shorting inspection is required before packing or post packing. Most of the time this service is required on expensive or significant products, you cannot afford any risk of defects or shipment failed in Final Random inspections due to shorting of defective pieces. This service ensures that each pieces of finished products meets specified quality requirements.
Benefits of 100% Inspection/ shorting Inspection
- Shorting of bad products from good products.
- Avoid returns
- More confidence of products shipped.
- Inspect the storage way of your products
- Inspect workmanship appearance
- Inspect function, size and measurement
- Make the reliability and safety tests
- Other specified requirements from you
The Benefits From Pre-Shipment Inspection
The standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO2589-1) statistical sampling procedure is the random selection method a in all PSI inspections. The inspection is done when at least 80% of the lot had been packed into export carton and the rest 20% shall also finish production and ready for sampling.
The standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO2589-1) statistical sampling procedure is the random selection method a in all PSI inspections.
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2018): Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes is an acceptance sampling system to be used with switching rules on a continuing stream of lots for Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) specified.
ISO 2859-1:1999 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection Based on the standard and Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) will be chosen to determine the sample size and the quality level of the batch of shipment.
Container Loading supervision
- Check the finished goods (Packed and unpacked) in proportional to assortment of styles, colors, sizes, etc. at sourcing country.
- Besides product workmanship check, also check PO, style, color, measurement, bar-code/assortment/labeling check, packaging and shipping mark and other specified by the applicant.
- Ensure the functionality & safety of products
- Mitigate risk for import shipment
- Avoid product returns and protect your brand image.
- During final random inspection, inspection items are generally included, but not limited to the following:
- Quantity available
- Product description, style & color
- Workmanship
- Data measurement / check
- Form of packaging
- Shipping marks
- Other item(s) specified by the applicant
Loading Supervision.
During loading supervision inspector will ensure that your finished goods are handled correctly when loaded into containers to ensure safe transportation and delivery to their final destination in a satisfactory condition. Loading supervision applies for all product categories including Hard-lines, Soft-lines, Electrical & Electronics and Food products.
Benefits of Loading Supervision.
- Verification of suitability of container for loading and container should be dry, clean with no damage.
- Random selections of cartons for verification of quantities.
- Random selection of products for verification of quality with reference sample.
- Checking of packaging material contains the correct barcodes, labelling, and packing materials.
- Entire container loading Plan/process is strictly supervised.
- Verify the container is properly sealed and the documentation for customs inspection.
- Within 48 hours and guarantee your Container Loading Supervision report and inspection certificate within less than 24 hours.
Factory Audit/ Supplier quality verification program
The Factory Quality Audit also calls Manufacturing Audit & “Quality management system audit”, Supplier Audit is part of a quality assurance program to minimize risks and improve your supply chain performance. The QMS audit is used to evaluate capability & capacity of new suppliers. The purpose of the Factory Quality System Evaluation is to assess highly compliant Suppliers’ factory-level quality control system(s), and confirm adequate controls are in place in order to eliminate risk and defective products.
The Factory Quality System Evaluation is an on-site inspection completed by Geochem for assessing the factory’s internal quality system with the help of following parameters : -
- Section 1: Factory Facilities & Environment
- Section 2: Quality System, Documentation Control, Training
- Section 3: Product Development Control
- Section 4: Purchasing Control & Materials Control
- Section 5: Production and In-process Quality Control
- Section 6: Final Inspection &Test
- Section 7: Control of Measuring and Testing Equipment
- Section 8: CAP, Crisis Management, and Continuous Improvement
Benefits of Factory Quality Audit/ Supplier quality verification program
- Evaluate correct supplier for products being sourced.
- Get complete information about supplier quality management system and production process.
- Avoid surprises and ensure supplier’s reliability.
- Select potential vendors and select viable source.
- Verify your suppliers meet all applicable safety and regulatory regulations.
- Monitor supplier regularly.