Third party inspection and quality assurance services –

Our Services, from our location in Mumbai, provides inspection and quality assurance

services to help retailers, trading partners, importers and manufacturers assess product

quality and meet the regulatory requirements of their industry vertical. Our independent,

third-party quality assurance services results in improved product quality, with a reduction

in customer complaints, noncompliance and product recalls. The on-site inspection team

covers all the states across India.

The pricing structure for the on-site inspection services is set competitively and is based on

man-day charges.

Our inspection services include:

Factory Audit , Factory Audit service verifies the capability of a manufacturer to meet

contract conditions for quality, quantity and delivery terms. Such assessments are often

tailor-made as per a client's needs and requirements. By availing of this service, we

eliminate the need for a client to be present on-site at the manufacturer's plant or factory.

We can help assist in creating a first production prototype, technical documentation,

standards evaluation, establishing production and quality criteria, and technical transfer

to the supplier.

Picking of Samples and Testing Coordination we select a pre-determined number of

samples from production at a factory and seal them, label & send them to our material

testing laboratory for testing according to customer requirements. The samples are sent to

the testing laboratory, we provide Physical analysis, Chemical Analysis, Microbial analysis,

Failure Analysis, Raw Material Inspection, and Consulting.

Initial Production Check . We also perform a visual inspection of products as

available at the beginning of the production cycle against a client's

instructions and Purchase Order specifications. The "Initial Production Check" when

combined with a "Final Random Inspection" and any other on-line production checks, helps

in taking corrective actions at an early stage of production cycle.

The inspection team will send out intermediary reports to the client and keep them

informed about the production progress relative to the delivery terms. In-Production Check

The inspection team performs a visual inspection of products as available during production.

The inspection team may subject some products for random material testing. The in-

production check service helps in reducing the final random inspection failure risk.

Random Inspection. We perform a final random inspection comprising of a

detailed visual inspection of goods before shipment. It is generally conducted on

the premises of the manufacturer, on samples selected according to defined sampling

procedures. The inspection criteria covering quality, quantity, marking and packing are

based on the client's specifications and reference samples, as provided. Upon completion of

the final random inspection a detailed inspection report is sent to the client and the

inspection certificate issued to the supplier if all findings are positive. Random Inspection

can be chosen as an independent service or for a tighter check on the production, the

Random Inspection service can be performed in conjunction with the "Initial Production

Check" and "In-Production Checks." Upon completion of this inspection we will issue our

Inspection Certificate certifying the product quality.

Loading Supervision. To further manage the product delivery, we offer Loading Supervision

which involves, "as appropriate," the checking of the container condition, identification of

the loaded packing units with the previously inspected consignment, tallying of the total

number of shipping packing units and sealing of the container. Loading Supervision service is

offered in combination with the Final Random Inspection.

Audits & Indexing Services

Quality is evaluated on an objective 10 point scale covering the major faults in

materials, process and the finished product. An objective scorecard brings

accountability towards quality & safety. These score cards are useful in following ways:-

To keep a check on the quality by linking bonuses and penalties payment made

to suppliers based on quality output given by them

To monitor performance of their supervisory staff and make them more

accountable towards quality.

Compare the quality of other units over a period of time .

It serves as basis for continuous improvement

Key Benefits

By objectively reporting the true picture, it brings the quality of service in client's

control.

Advisory Services

The Quality Management System existing at the site and head office is evaluated for

strategic inputs.

The strength of Quality Management System determines the capability of client to

consistently deliver high levels of quality. We provide guidance to establish a strong

quality management system at site and then monitor it for achieving results. We visit

the site to provide guidance to site staff to eliminate defects and improve quality

We bring the best practices across the country and customizes them to suit the client’s

requirement.

Key Benefit

Quality & Safety become part of the process and once the system is established it

requires minimum intervention of the top management.

Quantity & Material Audits

We conduct periodic audits of materials and bills to estimate cost escalation due to

wastages and rework. The gap between the planned consumption and actual

consumption is estimated at periodic intervals so that corrective action can be initiated

while the work is in progress.

Key benefit

Independent Audit makes the site team accountable for consumption of materials and

helps in curtailing wastages & pilferages. It serves as a cost control mechanism.

Project Risk Analysis

Research has proven over and over again that project performance could be improved

considerably through the use of Risk Management. This is simply because 70% to 90%

of the problems encountered on most projects are predictable and preventable. Risk

analysis at the onset of any project will highlight problems and will increase the chance

of completing the project successfully. It will also enable project managers to reduce the

time they spend putting out fires.

Key Benefit

Identification of risk factors helps for developing an effective risk mitigation strategy

resulting in successful completion of projects.

Safety Audits The construction safety audit is a critical tool for keeping your projects on time and under budget. On going attention to safety and loss control is the ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure. A regular process, that identifies and then corrects or removes work site hazards, efficiently minimizes accidents and injuries. Benefits : A well conducted safety audit provides a host of tangible and intangible benefits, including:

1. The identification and elimination of safety hazards 2. Development of a dynamic record of safety performance 3. Creation of positive cycle of safety improvement 4. Improvement of management awareness of problems 5. Prevention of accidents

V.M.Manoj