Quality shouldn’t be something you discover after the container lands. iKargos supports you with inspections and structured quality checks that catch issues early—before they turn into rework, delays, returns, or unhappy customers.

We align the inspection approach to your product and risk level. Some products need quick workmanship checks; others need tighter measurements, packaging verification, or compliance documentation. The goal is the same: fewer surprises and more consistent outcomes.

Inspection coverage

• Pre-production checks: Confirm raw materials, components, production readiness, and agreed specs before the line starts.
• In-line inspection: Spot defects during manufacturing (not after everything is packed), so corrections happen while it’s still easy.
• Pre-shipment inspection: Verify quantity, workmanship, packaging, labeling, and carton markings before dispatch.
• AQL-based checks: Sampling aligned with accepted quality levels for consistent pass/fail decisions.

What we look for (typical)

• Workmanship: Finishing, assembly, alignment, stitching/gluing, surface defects, and functional issues.
• Measurements & tolerances: Key dimensions and fit checks where small deviations create big complaints.
• Packaging: Unit packaging, inserts, barcodes, label placement, warnings, and retail-ready presentation.
• Cartons & markings: Carton strength, counts, master carton labels, and shipment marks to reduce warehouse confusion.

Reporting & follow-through

You receive a clear inspection report with findings, photos, counts, and notes that are easy to act on. If issues show up, we help you communicate corrective actions—what needs rework, what needs replacement, and what must be fixed before shipping.

Testing & compliance support

Where required, we help coordinate lab testing and documentation so your products meet the standards expected in your target market. That can include arranging samples for testing, tracking test status, and compiling the paperwork you need for buyers, marketplaces, or import clearance.

Why it matters

A single missed issue can cost more than the inspection itself—especially when it becomes a returns problem or a delayed launch. A consistent QA rhythm protects your brand, your cash flow, and your timelines.

Choosing a supplier isn’t just about the lowest quote. The real cost shows up in consistency, lead times, communication, and how the factory responds when something goes wrong. iKargos helps you shortlist and validate vendors so you’re not gambling with every purchase order.

Our focus is simple: find suppliers who can meet your requirements today and still support you when volumes grow. That means checking capability, quality systems, and commercial terms—not just looking at a product photo and a price.

How we identify the right vendors

• Requirement matching: Narrow the search based on your product category, materials, target price, MOQ, lead time, and expected quality level.
• RFQ & quote comparison: Ensure suppliers are quoting the same specs and packaging—so comparisons are fair and “missing items” are caught early.
• Communication checks: Evaluate responsiveness and clarity (a strong indicator of how day-to-day production will go).

How we evaluate suppliers

• Factory capability review: Machinery, production processes, staffing, capacity, and typical lead times.
• Quality systems: Internal QC process, inspection checkpoints, traceability, and how defects are handled.
• Sample verification: Compare samples against your requirements and identify risks before bulk production.
• Compliance readiness: Documentation practices and support for certifications or product paperwork where needed.

Commercial & risk checks

• Hidden cost flags: Tooling, mold charges, packing assumptions, “optional” items that should be standard, and freight-impacting packaging decisions.
• MOQ and scaling fit: Whether the supplier can support small trial runs now and stable repeat orders later.
• Consistency over time: Focus on repeatability—what happens after the first good batch.

Outcome

You end up with a cleaner supplier shortlist and clearer expectations on both sides. That usually means fewer delays, fewer “misunderstandings,” and more predictable quality as you place repeat orders and scale.

Getting products manufactured is only half the job—moving them reliably is where most timelines slip. iKargos provides hands-on logistics support to keep shipments organized, reduce delays, and control landed costs.

Consolidation

If you’re buying from multiple vendors, we can consolidate goods into fewer shipments. This reduces freight spend, simplifies destination handling, and helps you avoid partial shipments arriving at different times.

Shipping arrangements

International shipping has a lot of moving parts. We coordinate the essentials based on your timeline and budget:

• Carrier selection: Choose dependable, cost-effective options for air, sea, or road freight.
• Route planning: Reduce transit time where possible without inflating costs.
• Booking & scheduling: Align factory readiness with pickup dates and vessel/flight timelines.

Tracking & updates

We keep you informed from dispatch to delivery, with regular status updates and quick escalation if something changes mid-transit.

• Shipment tracking: Visibility on movement and key milestones.
• Proactive issue handling: Fast response for delays, documentation gaps, or handover problems.

Warehouse & dispatch support

When required, we support storage and dispatch coordination so products stay protected and orders move out cleanly:

• Safe storage: Short-term holding for goods awaiting consolidation or pickup.
• Inventory coordination: Basic tracking to ensure nothing is missed during dispatch.
• Order-ready packing: Checks on packaging, carton labels, and shipment markings before loading.

With iKargos managing the details, your supply chain stays predictable—goods move on time, documentation stays clean, and your team can focus on selling and scaling.