Pre-production inspection (PPI)
Before materials are cut or molded at scale, confirm that raw materials, colors, molds, and components match the approved sample. PPI catches specification drift early — when corrections are cheapest.
The three inspection stages that prevent costly surprises at destination.
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Before materials are cut or molded at scale, confirm that raw materials, colors, molds, and components match the approved sample. PPI catches specification drift early — when corrections are cheapest.
For larger orders, inline checks at 20–50% completion verify workmanship consistency and assembly standards. This is especially important for electronics, apparel, and multi-SKU furniture programs.
The final gate before balance payment: verify quantity, random-sample quality against AQL standards, packaging, barcodes, and labeling. KM Enterprises provides photo-documented PSI reports with a clear release or hold recommendation.
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