Why use AsiaInspection?
Your Eyes in the Factory!® - We are an independent, certified and licensed quality control company, working on your side to protect your business interests in the supply chain.
Manage Your Quality Control Process Online - Create your free account, schedule audits online, make payment arrangements, and receive your detailed audit report electronically.
Technical Expertise - In order to offer the highest quality audits, each auditor is specialized by audit type, and undergoes mandatory in-depth training and strict internal audits.
Comprehensive Audit Reports - Delivered 80% of the time, the same day as the audit. Every report includes copies of factory records, management interviews, and images--ensuring a complete profile of your supplier.
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Technical Knowledge and Experience - We offer the highest quality inspections by employing engineers and specialists in their respective fields, coupled with in-depth training and strict internal audits.
Speed and Flexibility - We guarantee to be at any factory in Asia within 48 hours.[1] Clients are allowed to modify or cancel orders up until 4 pm (China time) the day before the scheduled inspection.
Safer - AsiaInspection utilizes the strictest international standards ensuring product safety and regulatory requirements are met.
Dedicated Account Managers - Every account, regardless of how large or small, has a dedicated account manager to help manage your specific quality control needs.
Trust - Representing clients from over 100 countries, you can be confident AsiaInspection will protect your brand and financial interests.
AsiaInspection guarantees to have an auditor ready to be at the factory for an audit within 48 hours.
This timeframe does not, however, guarantee factory preparedness or cooperation with AsiaInspection. Nor does it guarantee against limiting factors out of the control of AsiaInspection, such as transportation delays, or any event considered an Act of God.
Why Perform a Factory Audit (FA)?
Performing a Factory Audit is a cost-effective, time-efficient way to compile a complete profile of your supplier, so that you know if they're reliable - before you give them your business.
An AsiaInspection Factory Audit ensures:
- Your supplier's factory exists and is operational
- Machinery is suitable to manufacture your product
- Factory management is competent
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- Your supplier uses only quality vendors
- Finished product will be stored safely
- Production will start and finish on time
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When should a Factory Audit be Performed?
Always perform a factory audit before you release your official Purchase Order. The purpose of a factory audit is to assess whether or not that supplier is capable of completing your product order on time, to your quality expectations. Also, before production, your auditor can conduct interviews, inspections, and access records - without disrupting your production schedule.
Global Network, Local Knowledge
With over 350 trained and qualified inspectors and auditors, we guarantee to be at any factory in Asia within 48 hours.
We follow the strictest hiring standards; employing only university graduates, with a minimum requirement of five years experience in quality control. Each inspector and auditor is native to the area in which they work, with an unparalleled expertise in local business practices.
What is Checked During a Factory Audit?
AsiaInspection auditors follow the globally recognized ISO 9000: 2008 Standard for Quality Management Systems, designed by international experts to verify all aspects of your supplier's facilities and processes including credentials, equipment and workflow.
ISO 9001: 2008 Audit Criteria
Production scope: Supplier sets and meets realistic lead time estimates incorporating production, packing, etc.
Control of records: Ability to produce a document upon request, by way of an efficient organizational system.
Quality policy: Existence of an internal quality assurance system supervised by specialized personnel.
Internal communication: Regular coordination of personnel from all departments regarding progress as a whole.
Management Review: Assessment of management's role in implementing and maintaining the required quality policy.
Human resource management: Competence, training, and awareness of human resource issues.
Work environment: Maintenance of a safe, sanitary and efficient production facility.
Purchasing: Maintenance of an organized network of reliable raw material and component suppliers.
Control of nonconforming product: Isolation and disposal of units that do not conform to the client's specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a factory audit protect my investment?
A factory audit ensures your supplier is capable of completing your product order, to your quality specifications. Before you begin production, know that you have chosen the right supplier. The quality of Asian-made products is a major concern for consumers worldwide. Doing your part saves you time and money and ensures confidence in your brand.
Should I notify my supplier in advance of a pending factory audit?
If you have never worked with the supplier before, or they have a good record, prior notification is always recommended. Including a new supplier in this process will help to build trust at the onset of your relationship. However, auditing a supplier without prior notification may be beneficial when auditing or re-auditing a problematic supplier. Once a supplier has given you cause for concern, a surprise audit may catch problems they have covered up in the past and help correct their behavior; reducing the need for additional audits.
How often should I re-audit my suppliers?
We recommend auditing a supplier minimum once per year. A lot can change in a year; ensure your suppliers continue to operate at international standards.
Can still I audit my supplier after production begins?
Yes, but it is not recommended. With the many equipment checks, interviews, etc. involved in an audit, it's best to have the information up front before your product begins. You also do not want to interfere with your our own production schedule.
If my supplier fails the audit, do I have any legal obligations?
No. Audit criteria are international standards, not government law.
What is meant by AsiaInspection is completely online?
While orders are placed completely online, AsiaInspection is in the factory protecting your business interests. Book and manage your product inspection, audit, or laboratory test online, while an AsiaInspection trained and qualified inspector, auditor or partner laboratory ensures the quality of your product.
What is the monthly/annual service fee?
AsiaInspection clients pay no monthly or annual fee, and pay only for any inspections, audits, or lab testing booked from their free account.
What are the system requirements?
AsiaInspection.com will work with any web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.), on any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.). We recommended using the latest Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser. All you need is an internet connection.
Licenses and Accreditations
AsiaInspection is a fully accredited quality control service provider in China, India, and Greater Asia.
All AsiaInspection qualified inspectors, auditors and partner laboratories are subject and adhere to the laws of the Peoples Republic of China and all other nations in which it operates.
This certification represents AsiaInspection's strict adherence to ISO regulatory requirements, consistent effective communication of clients' specifications, and continued effort to enhance client satisfaction.
Implemented by over a million organizations in 176 countries, ISO Standard 9000:2008 for Quality Management Systems represents an international consensus on quality management best practices.
AsiaInspection is licensed by AQSIQ, a requirement to perform quality control services in the People's Republic of China.
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), is the body in charge of national quality import/export safety, certification accreditation and standardization, as well as administrative law-enforcement for the People's Republic of China.
This accreditation is in recognition that AsiaInspection conformity assessment procedures satisfy all CNAS standards and laws.
This national accreditation body is responsible for the certification of laboratories and inspection bodies, under the approval of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA).
