from: Why most inspections are Final Random Inspections For most Pre-shipment inspections , how come most of them are Final Random Inspection , instead of full check, initial inspection, during production inspection ? Normally for common consumer products, we recommend Final Random Inspection s when production is finished, and the products are fully packed into the cartons and are ready for shipment. It is cost-effective to make sure the product quality is up to the acceptable level statistically. Most of the inspections are done in this way, 1 man-day should be enough. If the result is failed, the factory need to recheck, rework the whole batch, and pay for a re-inspection. We do have a During Production Inspection , when 20-30% of the production is finished. This is to find any nonconformities earlier. Mostly for big and important orders, new designs, complicate products etc. It is also a random check. A final inspection would be followed normally. We recommend you do a
Factory Audit, pre-shipment Inspection