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Stage 03 · During Production

Catch defects while there's still time.

A mid-production visit to verify quality, material compliance, and production progress — before the goods are finished and packed. The only inspection that can actually change the outcome.

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Conducted at 30–50% production completion Real-time alert if critical issues found Material substitution detection Subcontracting detection included
The Problem

By the time the container is sealed,
it's too late to negotiate.

Pre-shipment inspection is essential — but it happens after production is complete. If you find defects then, your options are limited: accept, renegotiate, or delay. In-Progress QC changes the equation entirely.

"They swapped the fabric grade at some point during production. By the time I got the PSI report, 3,000 units were already packed."

— DTC brand owner · US

"My factory subcontracted 40% of the order to another facility without telling me. The quality was inconsistent across the batch."

— Amazon seller · UK

"If I'd known there was a quality issue at week 3, I could have pushed for a fix. Instead I found out at week 7 — reworking was nearly impossible."

— Wholesale importer · Canada

"The defect rate was 18%. That's not a bad batch — that's a production process failure. And nobody caught it in time."

— Hardware brand · Germany
What's Included

Mid-production visibility — when it matters most.

AQL-based sampling, material verification, subcontracting detection, and real-time critical alerts — all delivered within 48 hours.

  • Production Progress Verification

    Confirm the factory is on schedule and that output volume aligns with your delivery timeline.

  • In-Line Defect Rate Measurement

    AQL-based sampling of in-production units to identify defect trends early — before they propagate through the full run.

  • Material & Component Verification

    Confirm the factory is using the materials and components agreed in the contract — not cheaper substitutes.

  • Subcontracting Detection

    Identify if part of your order has been moved to an unapproved third-party facility — a common source of quality inconsistency.

  • Real-Time Critical Alert

    If a serious issue is detected during the visit, we contact you immediately by WhatsApp or email — not in the final report.

  • Photo-Documented Report Within 48 Hours

    Comprehensive report with photographic evidence, defect classification, and corrective action recommendations.

How It Works

Three steps. One decision point that changes everything.

Timing is the entire value proposition. The In-Progress QC is scheduled at the only window where corrective action is still possible.

Share your order details and production schedule

We coordinate with the factory to schedule the visit at 30–50% production completion — the ideal window for corrective action.

Our auditor visits the production floor

We inspect in-progress units, check materials in use, verify production pacing, and look for signs of subcontracting or process deviation.

Receive the report — and the power to act

If issues are found, you negotiate corrections while production can still be adjusted. If everything is on track, you proceed with confidence.

Who This Is For

For orders where quality failure is not an option.

📦 Amazon sellers with large batch orders 🛍 DTC brands with exacting quality standards 🏭 Wholesale importers on long production runs 🚀 Kickstarter creators managing backer expectations 🔄 Buyers who have experienced production substitution before
From $299
Per visit · Report within 48 hours of inspection
Included
  • Mid-production on-site visit (30–50% completion)
  • AQL defect rate measurement
  • Material & component verification
  • Production progress check
  • Subcontracting detection
  • Real-time critical issue alert
  • Photo-documented report within 48 hours
In-Progress QC (DUPRO)

The only inspection that can actually prevent a bad shipment.

Pre-shipment inspection confirms what you're getting. In-Progress QC gives you the window to change it. For orders above $30K, both are recommended.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the ideal timing?
When 30–50% of goods are produced. Early enough that corrective action is feasible, late enough that the production pattern is established and representative samples can be drawn.
Can I order both In-Progress QC and Pre-Shipment Assurance?
Yes — and for orders above $30K, we strongly recommend both. In-Progress QC gives you the window to fix problems; Pre-Shipment Assurance confirms the fix was implemented correctly before goods ship.
What happens if the auditor finds a serious defect?
We contact you immediately by WhatsApp or email with a summary of the critical finding — while production can still be adjusted.
Recommended Next Step

You caught it mid-production. Now confirm it's fixed before shipment.

Pair with: Pre-Shipment Assurance

Pre-Shipment Assurance

In-Progress QC identifies the issue. Pre-Shipment Assurance verifies the factory fixed it — before the balance is paid and the container seals.

See Details

Don't wait for the shipment to find out.

In-Progress QC is the inspection that changes outcomes — not just documents them.

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Real-time alert on critical findings 48-hour report turnaround Subcontracting detection included Experienced auditor