Quality Control Inspection in South America
Quality Control Inspection in South America – Over recent years, global supply chains have become significantly disrupted. Therefore, we all know the many issues that global companies face when sourcing products from China and other Asian countries.
The high transport costs, delayed production times, and increased production costs are now forcing firms to shift their outsourced production away from Asia and onto new regions.
One of these regions is in South America. South America is fast becoming a beneficiary of the broken Asian Supply chain. In many different sectors, south American countries are now capturing new business as companies seek to nearshore their production.
But you are not reading this article to learn about the growth in South America. You already know that and are researching information about Quality Control Inspection in South America.
Hopefully, the information I have provided below will suffice; however, if you have any additional requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me.
What countries in South American can I get Quality Control Inspections?
There are 12 countries in South America, and in reality, you can get Quality Control Inspections in the following countries:
Many international firms also enquire about Central America, so here is a list of the countries where inspections are available:
So, is the visual inspection part of quality control inspections in South America?
Yes, the visual inspection is an essential part of quality control inspections in South America. The types of visual inspections will depend on the type of inspection.
- Inbound Cargo Inspections, the inspector will count the products and conduct a basic check to see visual damage done to cartons or containers.
- Outbound Cargo Inspections, the inspector will conduct a visual inspection of the shipping container and witness the loading of the container. He can also perform a visual check for labels and barcodes. The inspector may also be able to visually inspect the goods for defects but not to AQL levels.
- Pre Shipment Inspections, The inspector will visually inspect the dimensions, weights, artwork, packing of products. So, the inspector will check the products for defects based on the recommended AQL levels.
- Early Production inspections are visual checks of the raw materials and confirmation of the production schedule.
What are third-party inspection services in South America?
Third-Party Inspection services in South America are inspections or audits made by an independent inspection firm. Usually, the buyer selects the firm and gives instructions on what products to check and how.
So, how many times should we send the 3rd party auditor to a South American factory to inspect?
The minimum inspection which is required is a Pre Shipment Inspection. Here the 3rd party Auditor should be sent to the factory to inspect the goods.
Similarly, many companies may also require a 3rd party auditor to be sent to a factory in South America to conduct a Loading Inspection to ensure that all the goods are shipped out from the supplier in South America.
Inspection time is usually identified as Inspection Days. So, the question could be asked how many days are required to check a product. Therefore, this can be determined using a method called Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL). Therefore, AQL can be used to identify the number of items to be checked, which will allow the number of days to be determined.
How to benefit from four different types of Quality Inspections in South America?
So, there can be four different types of Quality Inspections in South America. These are
- Product Inspections
- Loading Inspections
- Seller Audits & Verifications
- Social & Labour Audits
Product Inspections – focus on products or goods. The inspectors check the quality of the products and often use a method called AQL to determine the sample size. So, the types of Product Inspections include Pre Shipment Inspections, Raw Materials inspections, and During Production Inspections.
Loading Inspections – are quality control inspections focused on checking and confirming the number of products packed into a container. This can place at the supplier’s location or at the final destination. So, Container Loading Inspection and Inbound Cargo Inspections are the main quality control inspections in this section.
Seller Audits and Verifications – are a quality inspection focused on confirming if a Seller is legitimate and has goods. Therefore, if the seller is a factory or producer of goods, this inspection will check that the seller can produce goods according to the client’s requirements. Factory Audits and Seller Verifications are the main types of inspections.
Social and Labour Audits – check that a supplier or factory product their goods using socially acceptable practices. This includes the use of Child labor or abuse of employees. So, the types of quality control inspections in this section are Social Audits or SA8000 Audits.
So, what are the Types of Inspections in Quality Control Inspections in South America?
There are seven inspection types of quality control inspections in South America. These are:
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Container Loading Inspection
- Inbound Cargo Inspection
- Early Production Inspection
- During Production Inspection
- Production Monitoring
- Factory Audit Inspection
Finally, these inspection services are available across South America and across the world.
What does a South America quality control inspector do?
A South America Quality Control Inspector is an independent third-party sent to a factory, warehouse, or port. There are many types of Inspections that an inspector can conduct. The main ones include auditing a supplier, performing a quality control inspection on a product, or checking loaded or unloaded goods.
After that, the South America quality control inspector will provide a report to the client highlighting any issues discovered during the inspection.
Finally, a South America Quality Control Inspector typically will work for a quality control inspection company. Most inspectors can inspect Softline and hardline products.
So, why do I need a Quality Control Inspection in South America?
Buyers use Quality Control Inspections in South America to avoid buying defective products or goods. So, a South America Inspection saves clients’ time and money as they can avoid traveling to South America to check goods at a Sellers’s location.
In addition, International Buyers use a Quality Control Inspection in South America to evaluate any new potential Suppliers. Getting an inspector to go to a potential supplier’s warehouse or factory to conduct a quality audit can confirm If the supplier is legitimate and can produce goods to meet the requirements of a buyer.
Finally, the last reason to consider getting a Quality Control Inspection in South America is that it helps overcome any language, cultural, and time zone differences.
So, if you want to find out about the additional benefits of having a Quality Control Inspection, please read the Why I need inspections page.
So, South America Inspection Services- Over to you…
If you are souring products from South America and require quality control inspections, so please contact me through the details below
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