| Consumer Product Inspections |
 |
| |
| STR's quality inspections are designed to
eliminate many of the uncertainties associated with the global
marketplace. Carried out at the factory or port,they represent a cost
effective means of ensuring that products imported from abroad are of
the required quality prior to shipment or purchase. With staffing
across six continents, STR is uniquely situated to design and implement
a worldwide inspection and quality assurance program for consumer
products. |
| |
| Specifically, STR offers the
following product inspection services: |
| |
| Factory Audit: |
- The factory audit evaluates a
factory in terms of the quality system in place and its ability to
deliver the required volume of the product, at the required level of
quality and within the necessary time frame. Audits can also cover
labor policy and working conditions. For further information, see our
Social and Environmental Responsibility literature.
|
| In-Process Quality Check: |
- The In-Process Quality Check
(IPQC) provides a snapshot of the situation at a factory once
production is underway. It will typically consider and report on stocks
of raw materials or components, any current production problems, daily
production rate and quality of the finished product.
|
| During Production Inspection: |
- Often carried out during the
early stages of production, Dupro inspections serve to assess the
quality of the finished product as it comes off the line. The product
is evaluated for safety, design, and performance. This type of
inspection provides valuable feedback to the factory in enough time to
make necessary changes and still meet ship dates.
|
| Final Random Pre-Shipment
Inspection: |
- Pre-shipment inspections are
carried out on a container-by-container or shipment-by-shipment basis
before the product leaves the factory. APSI not only serves as a vital
final check on product quality but also includes other checks of
packaging, volume of product per container and carton markings.
|
| Loading Inspection: |
- Loading inspections ensure
that the correct product is loaded at the factory or at the port. This
inspection also provides up-to-the-minute information on shipping
schedules.
|
