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Case Studies

Real inspection findings from actual orders. Every number below comes from a real report, no fabricated outcomes, no invented metrics.

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Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)NTS0734|August 03, 2025

[Redacted]

PASS

What We Inspected

Order of 2,400 [Redacted] (Large & Small, four colors) from a Kathmandu felt manufacturer
Buyer needed independent verification before full container load shipment
Inspection scope: workmanship, quantity, packing, assortment, labeling, measurements

What We Found

Workmanship

AQL 2.5 sampling per ISO 2859-1, Level II, Code F (32 samples)
3 defects in 32 pieces: 1 top surface, 1 bottom surface, 1 dimension
Within AQL limits (Ac/Re: 3/4), batch passes workmanship check

Quantity

PO: 2,400 pcs | Counted: 2,328 pcs
Shortage of 72 pieces identified

Packing & Labeling

1 pc/polybag, 12 pcs/carton (confirmed)
Carton labels, UPC codes, and SKU numbers all verified
1 carton with minor moisture damage, product unaffected

Measurements

Large: 2.5″ (spec ±0.1″); all 32 samples PASS
Small: 1.97″ (spec ±0.1″); all 32 samples PASS

Assessment: Total defects within AQL limits. Shortage of 72 pcs documented for buyer follow-up. 35-photo report delivered.

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Mid-Production Inspection (MPI)NTS0720|June 11, 2025

[Redacted]

CONDITIONAL

What We Inspected

Order of 1,800 [Redacted], inspection at ~50% production completion
Purpose: catch defects early before remaining production is completed
Scope: workmanship on in-progress units, measurements across color batches, material quality

What We Found

Workmanship

3 defective pieces in 32-piece sample, same pattern as previous batch
Root cause: inconsistent felt compression during rolling stage

Measurements

Large & Small: within tolerance
Red variant, Height: 2.48″ (tolerance ±0.1″): FAIL
Inconsistency concentrated in one color batch, dye-process shrinkage suspected

Material Quality

1 piece with loose felt fibers and uneven surface texture
Likely caused by low-grade felt or insufficient felting density

Corrective Actions Issued

Retrain operators on rolling pressure consistency
Calibrate machines for uniform felt density
100% measurement check on Red color batch
Tighten incoming material QC; reject sub-standard rolls

Assessment: Defects found mid-run. Corrective actions issued before remaining 50% of production proceeded.

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Factory & Supplier AuditNTS0742|August 25, 2025

[Redacted]

CONDITIONAL

What We Inspected

Full factory audit of a [Redacted] manufacturer
Scope: production capacity, quality management, factory environment, worker conditions, social compliance
Buyer evaluating a new supplier before committing to a production order

What We Found

Production Capacity

19 workers (15 operators + 4 support), all permanent
Output: 6,844 pcs/month at 60% capacity utilization
Equipment: semi-automatic flat knitting (Jiangsu & Stoll), linking, steam finishing

Quality Management

Inline + final inspection, AQL standards, QC records maintained
Internal audits: 2×/year | Management reviews: quarterly
No ISO, Sedex, or BSCI certifications held

Factory Environment

Separate zones: cutting, stitching, checking, packing
No FIFO system, no formal storage SOP, no environmental policy

Worker Conditions & Social Compliance

PPE available but usage inconsistent
No safety signs, no fire extinguisher signage
No child labor, no forced labor, all permanent contracts

Scoring

General Info: 3/4 | Environment: 3/4 | Quality: 3/4
Capacity: 4/4 | Workers: 3/4 | Social Compliance: 2/4

Assessment: Factory has solid production capability. 7 recommendations issued: environmental policy, FIFO, safety signage, PPE enforcement, boundary wall, ISO 9001 pursuit, and social compliance program.

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