China Supplier Risk Intelligence
Factory Inspection · $199 Flat Fee
Inside the factory
Inside the factory
before you pay.
Pre-order, mid-production, or pre-shipment — same price, same 24-hour report. You pick the moment that matters.
24h report delivery
Mandarin on-site
$0 from suppliers — ever
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SIS-INS-2026-047
Pre-Order Inspection
Factory Evaluation
Pre-Commitment Audit
Pre-Commitment Audit
Conducted before order commitment and deposit payment. Credit-risk due diligence framework applied.
Conditional — Proceed with conditions
Prepared by SourcInSpecify
Confidential · Commissioning party use only
Confidential · Commissioning party use only
Confidential
SourcInSpecify
Pre-Order Inspection Report
Dongguan Jinpeng Hardware · 2026-05-14
Section 1
Executive Summary
Non-specialist summary of findings. Sufficient for an immediate go / no-go decision.
Verdict · Conditional
Proceed — subject to two conditions before deposit release.
Dongguan Jinpeng Hardware is a verified, legitimate manufacturer with 3 active production lines and 8 years of export history. However, stated monthly capacity (8,000 sets) is overstated by approximately 40% versus observed throughput — raising delivery-risk concerns for a 1,200-set order placed during peak season. QC documentation is also absent at the in-process level. We recommend proceeding only after capacity confirmation and a written IQC commitment.
Top Strengths
Confirmed genuine manufacturer — 3 active lines observed
Business license valid, no litigation or admin penalties
8-year export history, CE certificates on file for relevant SKUs
Items to Monitor
Capacity overstated 40% vs. observed throughput — peak-season risk
No documented IPQC procedure — verbal only
Paid-in capital only 40% of registered (¥1M registered / ¥400K paid-in)
Recommended Actions
Require written monthly capacity commitment before deposit
Negotiate 30/40/30 payment terms (not standard 30/70)
Book In-Progress QC at ~50% production to verify materials
Section 2
Scoring Summary
100-point credit-risk framework across 5 dimensions — 20 points each.
| Dimension | Weight | Score Bar | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal & Registration | 20 pts | 18 / 20 | Pass | |
| Production Capacity | 20 pts | 12 / 20 | Caution | |
| Personnel & Stability | 20 pts | 16 / 20 | Pass | |
| Financial Health | 20 pts | 13 / 20 | Caution | |
| Quality Management | 20 pts | 15 / 20 | Pass | |
| Overall Score | 100 pts | 74 / 100 | Conditional |
Section 3
Key Module Findings
Abbreviated. Full module detail in pages 4–8 of the complete report.
1
Entity & Identity Verification
Is this the legal entity we screened, operating from this address?
18
/ 20
Business License
Valid · Issued 2018-03-12 · No suspension history
Pass
Registered Address
Visit address matches GSXT registration — minor: production line added in unlicensed annex building
Note
Entity Type
Confirmed genuine manufacturer — 3 production lines physically observed, workers on-site
Pass
Export Registration
Registered direct exporter (海关注册进出口商) — no trading agent required
Pass
Litigation / Penalties
Zero court orders · Zero admin penalties · No blacklist (GSXT + Tianyancha)
Pass
2
Production Capacity & Infrastructure
Can the factory actually fulfil the proposed order on time?
12
/ 20
Active Lines at Visit
2 of 3 lines running · Line 3 offline (motor servicing, 3-day downtime stated)
Note
In-Production Items
Confirmed: SS frying pans (matching product category) · Consistent with scope
Pass
Delivery Risk (1,200 sets)
At observed capacity with peak-season loading, 1,200 sets in stated 28-day window is tight. Risk of delay: MODERATE.
Caution
⚠ Auditor recommendation: Require written capacity commitment letter and a daily-production milestone schedule before releasing deposit. Escalate to condition #1.
4
Financial Health Indicators
Credit-risk lens: is the factory financially stable enough to execute this order?
13
/ 20
Registered Capital
¥1,000,000
Paid-in: ¥400K (40%) — marginal but acceptable for $28K order
Export Record
8 Years
Active ImportYeti export history — consistent US & EU buyers
Capital-to-Order Ratio
1.57×
Order ($28.5K) vs. paid-in capital ($44.8K equiv.) — within range, but tight
Section 6
Conditions for Proceeding
1
Capacity commitment in writing. Factory management must provide a signed letter confirming 1,200-set capacity within the 28-day window, with a production milestone schedule (quantity by Day 7 / 14 / 21). Failure to produce this document should suspend deposit payment.
Before Deposit
2
IPQC procedure to be documented and shared. Request that QC manager provide the in-process inspection checklist and AQL standard in use. Acceptable if basic; unacceptable if completely absent. Absence elevates In-Progress QC from recommended to mandatory.
Before Deposit
3
Restructure payment terms to 30/40/30. Standard 30/70 gives buyer insufficient leverage given capacity concerns. Propose: 30% deposit → 40% upon In-Progress QC pass → 30% upon Pre-Shipment inspection pass.
Negotiation
📋 This report covers pages 1–3 of 15. Full report includes Module 3 (Personnel), Module 5 (Quality Management), photo appendix (63 photos), document copies, and auditor sign-off.
SourcInSpecify · Confidential · Commissioning Party Use Only · 63 Photos Attached
Pages 1–3 of 15 shown
30-60+
Photos per visit
24h
Report delivery
$199
Flat fee, any timepoint
500+
Factory visits completed
Flexible Timing
Three windows. One price.
Risk looks different at every stage of your order. You choose when eyes are most needed.
Order placed
Production
Ships
Pre-Order
In-Progress
Pre-Shipment
Before production starts
Pre-Order
Is this actually a qualified factory?
- Factory identity & physical address verified
- Factory vs. trader — confirmed on-site
- Production lines, equipment & capacity
- Workforce headcount & management interview
- QC system: IQC / IPQC / FQC exists?
- Verdict: Recommend / Conditional / Do-Not
24h report
14–18 pages · ≥30 photos
At ~50% production complete
In-Progress
Are they making what you ordered?
- Qty completed vs. order — on schedule?
- AQL sample vs. approved sample comparison
- Raw materials: actual vs. PO specification
- Subcontracting or rush-job indicators
- Packaging materials ready & FBA-compliant
- Verdict: Pass / Partial / Fail
24h report
12–16 pages · ≥30 photos
Before you release final payment
Pre-Shipment
Should you release the balance?
- AQL 2.5 / 4.0 statistical sampling
- Carton count, unit count, PO reconciliation
- Label, barcode & FBA compliance check
- CE / FCC / REACH / RoHS cert cross-check
- Packaging integrity & carton strength
- Verdict: Pass / Fail — pay or hold
⚡ 24h report
10–14 pages · ≥30 photos
What You Receive
Every visit. Same standard.
Timepoint changes. Depth doesn't.
30-60+ Photos Per Visit
Multi-angle, defect-flagged, and numbered. Every shot referenced by page in the report.
Clear Verdict
Pass / Conditional / Fail — or Recommend / Do-Not. No ambiguity. One actionable conclusion.
100-Point Score
Credit-risk scoring framework. A financial analyst's judgment — not a QC checklist.
Defect Evidence
Red-box photo annotations on every defect. Forward directly to your supplier — no translation needed.
Mandarin On-Site
Conducted in Chinese. Answers are direct — not filtered through an Alibaba chat window.
Corrective Action Memo
Every finding formatted as a supplier instruction. Use the report as your negotiation document.
Pricing
$199 flat.
$199 flat.
You choose when.
One price covers any timepoint. No hidden add-ons. Every visit covers the same six inspection dimensions.
What we assess on every visit
Facility & Capacity Assessment
Physical inspection of production lines, equipment condition, and real output capacity — not what the brochure claims.
Workforce Stability Check
Evaluate total headcount, skilled worker ratio, and signs of high turnover — a leading indicator of delivery risk.
Financial Viability Indicators
Review utility payment patterns, social security contribution records, and equipment financing status.
Anti-Fraud & Manufacturer Verification
Confirm this is a genuine manufacturer — not a trading company routing your order to an unvetted third party.
Management & Track Record Review
Interview factory management, assess industry experience, and review historical delivery performance.
Recommend / Conditional / Not Recommended
A clear, actionable conclusion — the same decision-ready output our team produced for bank lending committees.
Factory Inspection · Any Timepoint
$
199
/ visit
100% prepaid · PDF report delivery
Every visit includes
On-site verification by Roger Yang
30-60+ photos — multi-angle, defect-annotated
English-language PDF report
100-point credit-risk score
Explicit Pass / Conditional / Fail verdict
Corrective action memo — supplier-ready
⚡ 24h delivery · all timepoints
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Refund Policy
Factory refuses entry90%
Cancel 24h+ in advance70%
Cancel under 24h50%
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How soon can an auditor visit after I place the order?
We aim to schedule within 3–5 business days of your order confirmation. For factories in major manufacturing hubs (Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu), scheduling is typically faster. Rush visits (within 48 hours) are available for an additional $80.
Does the factory know we're coming?
Yes — we inform the factory in advance. This is standard practice for supplier audits and is required to ensure access. Our auditors are trained to identify discrepancies between what a factory stages for visitors and what their operations actually look like day-to-day: unlicensed subcontracting, idle equipment, workforce gaps, and understated capacity all show up under close inspection regardless of preparation.
Can I get a refund if the factory is rejected?
A "Do Not Recommend" verdict is not a refund condition — finding a serious problem is exactly what the service is designed to do. If the factory refuses entry and the inspection cannot proceed, we refund 90% (deducting actual travel costs incurred). If you cancel 24+ hours before the visit, we refund 70%.
What if my factory is outside Guangdong?
We cover all major manufacturing provinces including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian, Shandong, and Sichuan. Factories within 50km of our inspector travel at no additional cost. Between 50–150km, a $30 surcharge applies. Anything further is quoted in advance — typically $60–$100 for actuals, always agreed before booking.
Is this different from a standard third-party QC inspection?
Significantly. Standard QC companies check whether finished goods pass AQL sampling. We assess the factory itself — legal entity, financial health, capacity, workforce, management quality, and fraud risk — using a credit-risk framework developed from 500+ factory visits and a background in Big Four audit and bank credit. We also give you a clear Recommend / Conditional / Do-Not verdict, which most QC companies explicitly avoid.
Recommended Next Step
Before the visit,
Before the visit,
start with a background check.
Pair with: Background Check
Supplier Risk Assessment
The Background Check screens the factory's legal status, litigation history, and financial anomalies — giving our auditor a stronger baseline before arriving on-site. Takes 24 hours.
Or pair with: Sample Review
Product Risk Assessment
Already received a sample? Our Sample Review assesses specification conformance, workmanship, and packaging — delivering a Pass / Conditional / Reject verdict before you commit to production.
