Evaluating inspection reports
Here are a few things that should be considered in an inspection report - Defect Trends, Packaging Variance and Product Specification Revision.
18 Sep 2012 | Quality Control Evaluating inspection reports Contact Us Many companies anxiously await product quality inspection results and focus on the “accept” or “reject” status alone. However, it is important to note that useful information exists within the details that are worth examining. Here are a few things that should be considered: Defect Trends – An accepted inspection doesn’t mean that no defects were noted. It just means they fell within the AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit). Maintaining a spreadsheet of defect data can help identify trends and areas of improvement. Using the idea of 80/20 (Pareto), continuous improvement efforts can be targeted at defects contributing 20% of the total, with the expectation that an 80% overall improvement will result. Packaging Variance – If packaging details are not provided in the product specification, the inspector will report the findings and use package integrity testing (ISTA drop-test) to determine if there are any issues. However, it is useful to note variations in the packaging when they exist. Digital photos and metric information is included in the reports. Product Specification Revision – As inspection reports are issued and findings evaluated, changes to the product specification should be made as a continuous improvement effort. For additional information regarding understanding the inspection process, click here. Tags: aqlinspectionpackagingproqcquality You May Also Like What Happens After a Failed Pre-Shipment Inspection? Pro QC Holds Special Seminar on Welding Inspection Standards in China to Strengthen Technical Expertise Pre-Shipment Inspection for Textile Workwear in Honduras Click Below to Improve Product Quality with Pro QC Contact us Get a Quote or Book a Service We will be happy to give you more information about our quality solutions. Please fill in this form to contact us. We will respond as soon as possible. If you would like to submit your CV, please click here. Contact Us by Email Contact Us by Phone North America +1 206 397 1145 Mexico +52 55 9990 7885 Colombia +57 601 9190355 United Kingdom +44 330 094 5589 France +33 9 7303 6784 Germany +49 15630 810151 Australia +61 2 8252 7691 India & South Asia +91 227 189 7407 Asia & Asia Pacific +886 2 2832 2990 We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to browse, you agree to their use. Customize settings Accept all Decline all Privacy policy Cookie policy × Cookie settings Please select the categories of cookies you would like to allow. Essential cookies are always enabled.