This is one of the most frequent questions we receive, and it’s often a hot debate at quality industry events as well. At the end of the day, inspecting product for quality prior to shipment does the following things: Verifies that product specifications are being met and avoids unnecessary reengineering work later Confirms important quantity verification Checks packaging integrity to avoid costly damage during transit Reduces overall quality risks and cost I am unable to recall a client where the total cost of inspections wasn’t covered by one or more quality issues preventatively called out prior to shipment. The benefits exceed the investment and are a valuable component to the overall quality assurance process. For more information regarding Pro QC’s inspection services, visit our website.