Our Supplier Evaluation Audit (SEA) service helps businesses assess potential suppliers before committing to production. This comprehensive factory audit is designed to verify a supplier’s legitimacy, manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and overall reliability, helping importers reduce sourcing risks and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you are working with a new supplier or expanding your supply chain, our audits provide valuable insights into factory operations and supplier credibility before any orders are placed.
Following the audit, you will receive a detailed supplier assessment report outlining the factory’s strengths, weaknesses, compliance status, production capabilities, and overall suitability. This allows you to make informed sourcing decisions and minimise supplier-related risks before placing an order.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is one of the most effective quality control services used by importers to verify product quality, compliance, and packaging standards before goods are dispatched. Conducted when production is complete and at least 80% of the order has been packed, PSI helps identify defects and non-conformities before shipment, reducing the risk of costly returns, delays, and customer complaints.
At Avartek Sourcing, our inspectors follow internationally recognised quality control standards, including ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling procedures. Each inspection is tailored to your specific Purchase Order (PO), Proforma Invoice (PI), and product requirements to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Our Pre-Shipment Inspection covers:
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Following the inspection, you will receive a comprehensive inspection report detailing all findings, observations, defects, and recommendations. Any defects identified are clearly documented and discussed with the factory to ensure transparency and corrective action.
A During Production Inspection (DPI), also known as an In-Process Inspection, is carried out while manufacturing is underway. This proactive quality control process enables importers to identify defects, production issues, and compliance concerns early, helping to minimise risk and avoid costly rework or shipment delays.
Typically conducted when 20% to 50% of production has been completed, DPI provides valuable insight into manufacturing consistency, production capacity, and overall product quality before the order reaches completion.
Our During Production Inspection includes:
A detailed inspection report is provided following the visit, outlining product quality, production progress, identified issues, testing results, and recommended corrective actions. This allows importers to address concerns early and maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Container Loading Supervision (CLS) is a vital quality control service that helps importers ensure the correct products, quantities, and packaging are loaded into the shipping container before departure. Our inspectors are present on-site during the loading process to verify that your goods are handled correctly and that the shipment matches your purchase order specifications.
Before loading begins, we conduct a detailed inspection of the finished goods, packaging condition, and carton quantities. We also record the container and seal numbers to provide complete traceability throughout the shipping process.
Independent factory audits, product inspections, and container loading supervision across China to help you reduce sourcing risks, ensure product quality, and import with confidence.
✔ Independent Factory Audits
✔ During Production Inspections
✔ Pre-Shipment Inspections
✔ Container Loading Supervision
✔ Detailed Inspection Reports with Photos
✔ Quality Control Across China
✔ Reduced Import Risk for UK Businesses
Protect your investment and ensure product quality at every stage of production with Avartek Sourcing’s professional inspection and quality control services in China.
Verify Your Supplier Before You Order
Ensure your supplier is legitimate, capable, and reliable before committing to production.Our factory audits assess business credentials, manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, certifications, and export experience to help you make informed sourcing decisions.
Verify Quality Before Shipment
Before your goods leave the factory, we inspect product quality, workmanship, packaging, labelling, and quantity to ensure your order meets specifications and international quality standards.
Identify Quality Issues Early
Conducted while production is underway, our DPI service helps identify defects, manufacturing inconsistencies, and compliance issues before your order is completed. This allows corrective action to be taken early, reducing delays and costly rework.
Ensure the Right Products Are Shipped
Our inspectors supervise the loading process, verifying quantities, packaging condition, container integrity, and shipment accuracy. This ensures the correct goods are loaded safely and securely before export.
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