Product inspections and Supplier Verification
«Gain the peace of mind you need with our pre-shipment inspections and verification of suppliers‘ existence abroad to ensure quality control in your operations.
At Comtrade, we offer pre-shipment inspections and supplier verifications in over 85 countries.
Our services are designed to ensure good quality management and compliance in your foreign trade operations.»
What are pre-shipment inspections?
«Pre-shipment inspection is much more than a simple review: it is the key to successful logistics. It involves the meticulous physical and documentary evaluation of your goods directly at the factory or consolidation center of your supplier in their country of origin.
In Mexico, this logistics strategy has proven to be not only efficient but also extremely successful.
At Comtrade Audit, discover how pre-shipment inspection can optimize your operations to ensure good quality control of your products from the beginning and facilitate smooth customs clearance.»
Types of Inspections
Container loading supervision
Prevent penalties & losses for damaged, incomplete, changed or missing goods.
Pre-production
inspections
Identify risks by inspecting materials, tooling and analyzing manufacturing process.
First run inspection
Prevent non-conforming goods by inspecting the first pieces of production.
(Before 20%)
In-process inspection
Monitor and control your production and process variability.
(20%-80% progress)
Final Product
Inspection
Pre Shipment Inspection of packed goods for final confirmation a few days before shipment.
(80%-100% progress)
Supplier Verification
Legal Record Analysis
At Comtrade, we ensure the basic legality of your supplier. This includes verifying legal records, business licenses, confirming their address, among other things, to ensure a seamless process.
Credit Report
We give you a report that covers your supplier’s financial and credit records from the past few years, providing you with a comprehensive view of their stability and solvency.
Factory Audit
Quality is essential. We conduct a thorough audit of your supplier’s quality management system and manufacturing processes.
This provides a detailed insight into their processes to ensure that your quality standards are met.
Social Responsibility
We not only take care of business, but also of people.
We assess the social responsibility of your suppliers and their compliance with local labor laws.
Learn how container load inspections are conducted
1
"The Visit"
«After confirming the appointment with your supplier at the origin, our inspector arrives at the agreed place and date to conduct the inspection and verify the container loading to validate quality standards.»
2
"Product Inspection"
A detailed review of each item/model is carried out through random sampling. This includes verification of product characteristics, labeling, marking, serial number, batch, and other relevant details.
Tariff classification, packaging conditions, quantity of packages, and visible damage to the merchandise are also verified.
This allows for risk management in cargo and validates compliance with quality standards.
3
"Container Inspection"
The inspector ensures that the assigned container is in optimal condition both inside and outside. This includes cleanliness, airtightness, and confirmation of the container type.
Your cargo deserves the best protection from the very beginning, and at Comtrade, we ensure that everything is impeccable for a safe and successful journey.
4
"Container Loading Supervision"
Our inspector meticulously supervises the entire loading process, recording every detail, from door closure and lock placement to container departure.
5
"Report Delivery"
Approximately 72 hours after the service, we deliver a comprehensive report that includes an analysis of customs compliance, including compliance with quality standards
At Comtrade, we are committed to the safety and integrity of your international and domestic shipments, ensuring that each stage is carried out with the highest precision and care.
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FAQs
Desde la plataforma podrás acceder al módulo de Inspección y/o Auditoría en origen, donde llenarás un formulario con la información de tu requerimiento y uno de nuestros ejecutivos se pondrá en contacto contigo para gestionar todo el proceso, desde la reservación de la fecha, coordinar la visita, hasta la entrega del reporte de la inspección.
El hacer inspecciones en origen te ayuda en los siguiente temas:
- Reducir el riesgo de que te llegue algo que no pediste.
- Actuar de manera preventiva el poder hacer cambios si así se requiere en normas de etiquetado que pudiera venir con errores y eso podría causar retrasos en liberar mercancía en la aduana mexicana, generando costos de almacenajes y demoras.
- Ayuda a agilizar los despachos al no tener que hacer previos en la aduana mexicana.
El hacer auditorías en origen te ayuda en los siguiente temas:
- Reducir el riesgo de fraudes.
- Asegurar que los fondos que envías lleguen a las cuentas legales de la empresa.
- Confirmar si la dirección fiscal es la correcta y es la actual.
Si, una vez que el cliente requiere el servicio de inspección o auditoría, el equipo de comtrade gestiona en origen el servicio y hace llegar al cliente el reporte correspondiente.