What is a During Production (DUPRO) Inspection?
A DUPRO inspection is an on-site product inspection performed when 20-80% of your production is completed and packed for shipping. It ensures that your factory is following your original specifications correctly and that your production is on schedule. In addition to this, in-line inspections are offered as a separate service to identify and address any issues immediately during the production process.
A DUPRO inspection will identify whether or not your factory is following your original specifications correctly and if your production is still on schedule.
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Why Perform a DUPRO Inspection?
Mitigate costly mistakes by highlighting issues before a production run is completed.
Provide time to establish workarounds to fix defective products.
Make adjustments to the manufacturing process to prevent continued issues.
Identify delays in final product delivery.
Check that your specifications are being followed.
Minimize expensive corrections.
Utilize in-line inspections to catch and address issues in real-time during production
What Checks are Carried Out?
Firstly, a QIMA inspector will randomly select a sample of products from already completed batches of your production to inspect using the ANSI/ASQ Standard Z.1.4-2008 sampling standard. In-line inspections are also available to monitor and address quality issues continuously throughout the production process.
The checks that are then carried out are tailored to match client requirements and the product in question. QIMA has an extensive range of off-the-shelf inspection checklists available that are designed for particular products. Clients can use these off-the-shelf checklists. Otherwise, where they require specific alternative checks to be carried out, they can add to one of these lists or create their own unique checklist.
DUPRO Inspection
QIMA conducts a comprehensive DUPRO inspection that involves a series of meticulous checks, typically including the following:
Production organization and status checks:
Quantities of semi-finished, finished and packed products
Estimated production capacity
Predicted order completion date
Product specifications checks:
Quantities
Product colors
Product style and construction
Artwork including spelling, fonts, dimensions, positioning and general design
Labels including main labels, care labels, size labels and product tags
Product dimensions check
Other product-specific checks and tests to verify quality and workmanship
Packing and packaging checks:
Unit packing
Inner packing
Outer packing
Export carton dimensions and weights
Shipping marks on cartons
What Happens After a DUPRO is Completed?
Clients receive a detailed inspection report, delivered on the same day as the inspection and accessible via their online QIMA account. The report outlines the findings of the inspection, including photos of any defects found, and gives an overall pass/fail outcome. If an in-line inspection was also carried out, the results will be integrated, offering insights into any issues identified and addressed during production.
QIMA Expertise
QIMA provides independent quality control designed to protect your business interests. Our highly trained and experienced inspectors are product experts who receive regular training in their field of specialization.
QIMA inspectors can be onsite at your factory within 48 hours of booking, and reports are provided on the same day as the inspection.
Our inspections can be carried out on all types of consumer products including, but not limited to, apparel and footwear, toys, electronics and furniture.
Take Your Quality Management Online
QIMA offers an intelligent online platform to help you seamlessly manage your quality control and global supply network.
You can easily book, cancel or reschedule inspections, make payments or download your inspection reports with a few clicks. We also provide a customizable dashboard with all of your quality control data, so you can identify trends and make informed decisions in real-time.
The QIMA Benefits
Independent quality control performed by product experts to protect your business interests.
Global coverage across 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Speed and flexibility with an inspector onsite within 48 hours; modify or cancel up to the day before inspection.
Same-day inspection reports tailored for your product.
Online program management to book inspections, make payments and download detailed reports.
Custom quality dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real-time.
