During Production Inspection

During Production Inspection (DUPRO): Ensuring Quality Mid-Production

A DUPRO inspection, also known as a mid-production inspection or DUPRO check, is a crucial quality control step that occurs during the mid-stages of production. Here’s what you need to know:

When Does It Happen?

A DUPRO inspection takes place when 20-80% of your production is completed and packed for shipping.

It serves as a checkpoint to ensure that your factory is adhering to the original specifications and that production remains on schedule .

Why Perform a DUPRO Inspection?

Mitigate Mistakes: By catching issues early, you can prevent costly mistakes before the entire production run is completed.

Workarounds: DUPRO inspections provide time to establish workarounds for fixing defective products.

Process Adjustments: Manufacturers can make adjustments to the production process to prevent ongoing issues.

Delivery Delays: Identify any delays in final product delivery.

Specification Compliance: Verify that your product specifications are being followed.

Cost Reduction: Minimize expensive corrections by addressing issues mid-production.

What Checks Are Carried Out?

An INSPECTE inspector randomly selects samples from completed production batches.

The checks are tailored to match client requirements and the specific product.

Typical DUPRO inspection checks include:

Production Organization and Status:

Quantities of semi-finished, finished, and packed products.

Estimated production capacity.

Predicted order completion date.

Product Specifications:

Quantities, colors, style, and construction.

Artwork (spelling, fonts, dimensions, positioning).

Labels (main labels, care labels, size labels, product tags).

Product dimensions.

Other Product-Specific Checks:

Quality and workmanship verification.

Packing and Packaging:

Unit packing, inner packing, outer packing.

Export carton dimensions and weights.

Shipping marks on cartons.

What Happens After a DUPRO Inspection?

Clients receive a detailed inspection report on the same day.

The report outlines findings, including photos of defects.

Overall outcome: pass or fail.

In summary, DUPRO inspections play a pivotal role in maintaining product quality, meeting specifications, and ensuring a smooth production process