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QUALITY INSPECTION SERVICES

 

Whether sourcing from China, U.S., India, Germany, Vietnam, or anywhere in the world, QUALITY should always have the same definition. Simply put, in a broad sense, quality defines how good or bad something is.  At Great Lakes Global Sourcing, we believe “Quality is about meeting the needs and expectations of customers”.  We are here to help you succeed in the Asian sourcing markets and offer you a variety of inspection services.  Don't go at it alone and ship your products blindly...let's become partners in ensuring the quality of your Asian sourcing initiatives.

First Article Inspections (FAI):  Do you have a new or first time product you are sourcing from Asia?  An FAI inspection is paramount for any company to succeed in sourcing.  Whether it is domestically produced in your own country or produced abroad, you must ensure that before the manufacturing begins, there is clear understanding of all the requirements and that the first off the line samples fully meet the manufacturing specifications.  Great Lakes Global Sourcing can assist you by taking the lead and working with the supplier to achieve success in your new or first time manufactured abroad products.  

In-process Inspections (IPI):  Once you have approval of your first article inspection, it is an integral part of the quality process to ensure your factory has sampling plans that continually check quality.  The in-process inspection process and adherence to those procedures is a key to successful manufacturing organizations.  Catching quality issues at the earliest possible stages of the manufacturing process is the reason for in-process inspections.  This not only protects the manufacturer from increased costs, but in the end it protects the end user from delays in shipment.  Great Lakes Global Sourcing can serve as your “quality police” on the factory floor to ensure continued compliance to specifications.

 

Pre-shipment Inspections (PSI):  Pre-shipment inspections are carried out to “spot check” random samples of a planned shipment.  This is your “last chance” to review the quality of your goods just prior to shipment.  A pre-shipment inspection is generally carried out when 80% or more of a planned shipment is completed.  Great Lakes Global Sourcing uses internationally recognized sampling plans as a standard; however, these plans can be adjusted per the customer’s specifications.  Allow Great Lakes Global to be your partner in avoiding any unnecessary surprises when your goods arrive at the destination port.

 Container Loading Supervision (CLS):  Container loading supervision gives the “piece of mind” in knowing that the last process of handling your goods was carried out in a professional manner and the goods were properly loaded prior to transfer to the port.  The use of Container Loading Supervision services can help to ensure there were no damages in the loading process, transfer load quantities match the loading plan, container specifications match the plan and are fit and safe for use.   All phases of the loading process are fully documented with digital photos and are included in the summarized loading report. You have come this far through the entire manufacturing process. Why not let Great Lakes Global Sourcing be your partner to ensure that "piece of mind" you desire?

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