Inspection & Expediting

Supplier Quality Coordination

We coordinate quality requirements between the customer, manufacturing partner and inspection team before and during production.

The objective is to ensure that quality expectations are clearly understood before manufacturing begins.

Supplier Evaluation, Development & Audit

A reliable supply chain starts with the right manufacturing partner. We support supplier evaluation, development and audit based on the requirements of the component and customer.

Supplier audits can be coordinated based on defined customer or internal requirements, covering quality, manufacturing capability, process controls and infrastructure.

Inspection & Test Plan Preparation Support

For components requiring structured quality control, we support the preparation and review of an Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).

The inspection plan is developed according to the customer drawing, applicable standards, component criticality and specific purchase requirements.

Raw Material Inspection

Raw material quality is the foundation of the finished component. Where required, we coordinate verification of raw materials before production.

Material verification can be coordinated through appropriate inspection facilities or laboratories where required, helping prevent incorrect or non-conforming material from entering the manufacturing process.

First Article Inspection

For new components, new suppliers, revised drawings or new manufacturing processes, First Article Inspection (FAI) provides an early verification of the manufacturing process.

FAI provides an opportunity to identify manufacturing or dimensional issues before full production quantities are completed.

In-Process Inspection

In-process inspection helps identify problems during manufacturing rather than waiting until final inspection. Inspection points can be established according to the manufacturing process and component criticality.

In-process inspection helps reduce the risk of rework, rejection and delivery delays.

Non-Destructive Testing

For critical components, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) can be coordinated according to customer and applicable standard requirements.

NDT methods, extent of examination and acceptance criteria are established according to the material, component geometry, application and applicable specification.

Final / Pre-Dispatch Inspection

Before components are released for shipment, final or pre-dispatch inspection can be carried out according to the approved inspection requirements.

The objective is to ensure that the component is ready for dispatch and conforms to the agreed requirements.

Third-Party Inspection Coordination

Where customers require independent inspection, we coordinate third-party inspection activities with customer-appointed or mutually agreed inspection agencies.

This provides customers with a single coordination point between the manufacturing supplier and independent inspection agency.

Expediting Services

Quality and delivery are equally important in engineered component sourcing. Our expediting services focus on monitoring production progress and identifying potential delays at an early stage.