Initial Production Check (IPC)

Our initial production checks are used to catch any issues that might affect production at the earliest stage possible.

What is an Initial Production Check (IPC)?

An IPC is an on-site product inspection performed from before your production begins up until 20% has been completed. the products are inspected to verify that quality requirements and specifications are being met. This process is useful in cases of repeated defects in production. It can help identify where in the process the problem occurs and provide objective input for solutions to resolve the production issues.

In an IPC inspection, inspectors check the quality of raw materials and the first items produced in a production run. They are used to identify quality issues early on in production and to prevent them from causing bigger issues further down the track.

Why Perform an IPC?

There are a number of good reasons to use an IPC inspection:

Enforce quality standards early on and provide an early-warning system for potential
issuesLower the likelihood of having to correct defective products at the end of a production run
Identify and potentially mitigate disruptions that may appear at the outset of production
Verify the quality of raw materials that have been supplied
Ensure that the factory has set up the production run correctly and that all of your brand’s specifications are clearly understood
Gain confidence that quality standards will be met

What Checks are Carried Out?

Firstly, the Target inspection & souring company inspector will randomly select a sample of products to inspect using the ANSI/ASQ Standard Z.1.4-2008 sampling standard.
The checks that are then carried out are tailored to match client requirements and the product in question