Quality control
Quality inspection checklist before final payment
Inspect before the final balance. After shipment, your leverage has left the chat.
Best timing Before final balance
Who inspects Third party or trusted agent
Must include Photos, counts, defects
Output QC report
Search intent
Create a reusable QC checklist for major home sourcing categories.
Inspection scope
A good inspection checks quantity, specs, finish, function, packing, labeling, and visible defects.
- Dimensions and tolerance
- Material and finish
- Hardware and accessories
- Packaging and labels
- Random carton checks
Before you move forward
- Match production to approved sample.
- Photograph defects.
- Check carton count.
- Verify packing.
- Hold final balance until report is acceptable.
Common questions
Is inspection always worth it?
For custom or large orders, yes. Skipping inspection to save a few hundred dollars can be spectacularly dumb.