Quality Control

Pre-Shipment Inspection Checklist for Craft Orders

A pre-shipment review works best when the acceptance criteria were defined before production rather than invented at the inspection stage.

Internal sourcing guidance based on catalog, sample, packaging, production and document-review workflows. Review scope is explained in the editorial policy.

01

Confirm the inspection scope

List purchase order, SKU codes, quantities, approved samples, artwork revisions and the lot or cartons available for inspection.

02

Check product identity and appearance

Compare code, color direction, dimensions, finish and obvious defects against the approved reference and written criteria.

03

Verify quantity and packaging

Review selling-unit count or weight, seal, label, barcode, inner protection, carton quantity and carton marks.

04

Record findings and disposition

Use photographs and counts to describe issues. State whether the lot is accepted, requires rework or needs buyer review before shipment.

Inspection sampling and acceptance rules should be agreed for the order. Operational inspection does not replace required laboratory testing.