What the service covers
ABS’s quality assurance inspection provides independent verification of quality across the production process, so problems are caught while they can still be fixed. It includes:
- Initial Production Check — verifying materials, components and setup at the start of a production run
- In-Production Check — inspecting quality while manufacturing is underway
- Random Inspection — independent sampling of in-progress or finished goods
Because ABS’s assessments are impartial, they provide a credible basis for verification for diverse organisations.
Who it’s for
The service suits organisations that need confidence in the quality of what is being produced — particularly buyers sourcing at a distance, and any operation where receiving defective goods is costly or disruptive. It is especially relevant to manufacturing.
How ABS approaches it
ABS acts as an impartial third party, inspecting at the production stages where issues are most likely to arise and reporting objectively against requirements. It complements Vendor & Supplier Inspection, which verifies the supplier and goods around dispatch; together they form the Third Party Inspection practice.
Common questions
What does quality assurance inspection involve?
Independent checks at key points in production — an initial production check at the start of a run, in-production checks while manufacturing is underway, and random inspection of goods — so issues are caught during production rather than only at the end.
How is QA inspection different from vendor inspection?
Vendor inspection focuses on the supplier and goods around dispatch; QA inspection focuses on quality during production itself. Many organisations use both — vendor inspection to qualify the supplier, QA inspection to verify what they produce.
