Quality Control and Assurance Services in Sri Lanka

Located amid Indian Ocean shipping lanes, the island of Sri Lanka offers international buyers interesting opportunities, specifically in the areas of garments, fashion accessories, handicrafts, leather, jewelry/gems, tea, and spices.

The country boasts a capable labor force, while social indicators are amongst the highest in the South Asia region.

Pro QC has been present in Sri Lanka for over 15 years. As a third-party inspection and quality consulting company, we are committed to protecting our clients’ interests at all times. Our local team, based out of Colombo, consists of professional quality engineers, advisors, and consultants that deeply understand the potential liabilities and risks for new international manufacturers and buyers in this region of the world.

Whether our clients are experiencing late shipments, product quality defects, manufacturing issues that require corrective action planning, or wish to audit factories against international standards, our team of experts can assist in solving these problems, often on short notice, where and when needed.

Pro QC’s range of quality services in Sri Lanka goes beyond traditional quality control and quality assurance solutions. Pro QC works closely with clients to support their businesses in identifying and assessing suppliers, reducing quality risks, solving quality issues throughout the supply chain, and monitoring quality improvement.

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Our Coverage in Sri Lanka

  • Colombo
  • Kandy
  • Batticaloa
  • Trincomalee
  • Jaffna
  • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Our Quality Control Services in Sri Lanka

 
 
Product Inspection
Product Inspection

By performing product inspections, we can identify problems early with the goal of eliminating the underlying causes.

Factory Audits
Supplier Selection & Factory Audits

Pro QC International performs various types of factory audits.

 

Product Inspection in Sri Lanka

 

Product inspections are a good quality control tool to ensure that the product appearance, functionality, and other criteria follow the specified requirements. Pro QC International offers product inspections at various stages of the production process to assess the quality of the goods. Our quality control experts in Sri Lanka are highly trained and experienced with a variety of categories such as garments, fashion accessories, handicrafts, leather, jewelry/gems, tea, spices, and more.

Our product inspection services in Sri Lanka include:

First Article Inspection

Prior to the start of mass production, our local quality engineers verify that the engineering of the product-drawings, parts, functions, and other specific requirements- conform to the specifications. This process ensures that specifications are well understood, verified, and documented.

In-Process or In-line Inspection

An in-process inspection allows us to detect errors that might lead to a non-conforming product before production is completed. Quality engineers verify that the manufacturing processes are reliable and consistent and that the products coming off the production line conform to the requirements.

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Performing pre-shipment inspections helps reduce the risk associated with receiving defective products before shipping the goods. Our quality inspectors provide detailed feedback and images to document any non-conformity as part of our comprehensive inspection reports.

During the inspections, our quality engineer generally employs metrics such as ANSI Z1.4 sampling plans to evaluate workmanship, functionality, packaging, labeling, and other criteria as required.

Pro QC reviews and checks against existing client specifications but we can also assist in the development of criteria if desired. Our engineers generally use Pro QC’s standard report forms and a sample can be provided upon request. We can also use checklists or report formats provided by clients. Reports including images will always be available online within 24 hours of completion of the service.

Container Loading Supervision

At the end of the supply chain, we offer container loading supervision at the factory or majors ports to ensure safe transportation and delivery of the goods to their final destination. This inspection service supervises the loading process and involves monitoring the quantity of the packed goods, checking the storage and condition of the container before and after closing it, and whether the goods are correctly handled/placed into the shipping containers.

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Factory Audits in Sri Lanka

 

International buying and sourcing come with a certain level of risk for supply chains. Our quality control and quality assurance solutions can help reduce or even eliminate disruptions occurring throughout the supply chain. Aside from quality inspections services, Pro QC offers a wide range of factory audits in Sri Lanka to assist clients in managing supply chain risks.

Initial Supplier Evaluation

Pro QC can assist to identify and verify new suppliers through assessments, site visits, credit checks, and various related services. The Pro QC auditor audits the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities, qualifications, quality management systems, and operational processes. The final report provides an assessment of the supplier’s reliability and determines whether they meet production and quality needs.

Supplier Audits

Quality risks can be reduced through factory audits by identifying, eliminating, and preventing quality problems in the supply chain before they occur. Overall, these activities help assess the supplier’s qualifications and capabilities to produce goods through repeatable and consistent manufacturing processes. Conducting supplier audits is essential to ensure that supplier facilities can deliver high-quality products, operate efficiently, and support continuous improvement.

Pro QC has a team of experts that can assist in auditing suppliers against international or client-specified standards, including combination or custom audits. We can further aid suppliers to resolve quality issues through corrective action.

Our range of quality audits includes:

  • QMS (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, VDA 6.3, etc.)
  • GMP Audit
  • Social/Ethical Compliance
  • Supply Chain Security / C-TPAT
  • Retail Store Compliance
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  • Corporate Social Responsibility SA8000, ISO 26000
  • Social Compliance Audits

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Product Inspection in Sri Lanka

Product inspections are a good quality control tool to ensure that the product appearance, functionality, and other criteria follow the specified requirements. Pro QC International offers product inspections at various stages of the production process to assess the quality of the goods. Our quality control experts in Sri Lanka are highly trained and experienced with a variety of categories such as garments, fashion accessories, handicrafts, leather, jewelry/gems, tea, spices, and more.

Our product inspection services in Sri Lanka include:

First Article Inspection

Prior to the start of mass production, our local quality engineers verify that the engineering of the product-drawings, parts, functions, and other specific requirements- conform to the specifications. This process ensures that specifications are well understood, verified, and documented.

In-Process or In-line Inspection

An in-process inspection allows us to detect errors that might lead to a non-conforming product before production is completed. Quality engineers verify that the manufacturing processes are reliable and consistent and that the products coming off the production line conform to the requirements.

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Performing pre-shipment inspections helps reduce the risk associated with receiving defective products before shipping the goods. Our quality inspectors provide detailed feedback and images to document any non-conformity as part of our comprehensive inspection reports.

During the inspections, our quality engineer generally employs metrics such as ANSI Z1.4 sampling plans to evaluate workmanship, functionality, packaging, labeling, and other criteria as required.

Pro QC reviews and checks against existing client specifications but we can also assist in the development of criteria if desired. Our engineers generally use Pro QC’s standard report forms and a sample can be provided upon request. We can also use checklists or report formats provided by clients. Reports including images will always be available online within 24 hours of completion of the service.

Container Loading Supervision

At the end of the supply chain, we offer container loading supervision at the factory or majors ports to ensure safe transportation and delivery of the goods to their final destination. This inspection service supervises the loading process and involves monitoring the quantity of the packed goods, checking the storage and condition of the container before and after closing it, and whether the goods are correctly handled/placed into the shipping containers.

Get a quote

 

Factory Audits in Sri Lanka

International buying and sourcing come with a certain level of risk for supply chains. Our quality control and quality assurance solutions can help reduce or even eliminate disruptions occurring throughout the supply chain. Aside from quality inspections services, Pro QC offers a wide range of factory audits in Sri Lanka to assist clients in managing supply chain risks.

Initial Supplier Evaluation

Pro QC can assist to identify and verify new suppliers through assessments, site visits, credit checks, and various related services. The Pro QC auditor audits the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities, qualifications, quality management systems, and operational processes. The final report provides an assessment of the supplier’s reliability and determines whether they meet production and quality needs.

Supplier Audits

Quality risks can be reduced through factory audits by identifying, eliminating, and preventing quality problems in the supply chain before they occur. Overall, these activities help assess the supplier’s qualifications and capabilities to produce goods through repeatable and consistent manufacturing processes. Conducting supplier audits is essential to ensure that supplier facilities can deliver high-quality products, operate efficiently, and support continuous improvement.

Pro QC has a team of experts that can assist in auditing suppliers against international or client-specified standards, including combination or custom audits. We can further aid suppliers to resolve quality issues through corrective action.

Our range of quality audits includes:

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Quality Solutions Overview

Click on the current stage of your sourcing or product development journey below to explore our related quality solutions.

 
Development & Planning
1. Design
2. Product Development
3. Supplier Selection
4. Supplier Qualification
5. Pre-Production Validation
6. Production Planning
7. Incoming QC
8. Production and Assembly
9. Packaging
10. Shipping
Production & Delivery
Development & Planning
Production & Delivery

1. Design Stage

The product development life cycle begins with idea generation, concept development, and market testing. For example, the E-Bike handlebar is designed with the form, fit, and function in mind that best serve the market/user’s requirements and the overall aesthetics of the final bike.

Although Pro QC do not actively get involved in this stage, a postmortem investigation with many of our client often reveals the following challenges.

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Misalignment between the buyer, supplier sales department, and factory production department on critical design requirements
Advance product quality planning was not factored in early enough
Difficulties in transitioning from a prototype supplier to a mass manufacturing supplier

2. Product Development

In this stage, the engineers will refine the design and define the engineering specifications of the handle such as material properties, dimensions, weight, and other requirements while satisfying different product and safety compliances. This is also the stage where engineering prototypes (engineering build) are made to rigorously test the form, fit, and function of the product.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
Supplier Development Services
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Poor communication of the technical details between buyer and factories
Misalignment on the new product’s specifications
Misalignment on design/engineering revisions
Supplier’s production capability is unable to meet the design requirement

3. Identify Potential Suppliers

Once the component specifications are defined, the procurement department will begin to identify a list of suitable suppliers that can potentially meet their requirements in terms of capabilities, cost, capacity, and quality.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Onsite Supplier Verification
Financial Credit Check

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Lack of experience and due diligence in new supplier region
Communication challenges
Concern about supplier scams
Low confidence supplier’s trustworthiness
Concerns over supplier’s financial viability

4. Supplier Qualification

Once a list of trustworthy suppliers has been identified, an evaluation of supplier reliability is recommended to ensure they can produce at a consistent level of quality. A world-class organization usually has a comprehensive supplier qualification program to identify and mitigate the risks associated with quality, safety, on-time delivery, cost, and compliance.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Global Supplier Audit Programs
Supplier Quality Audit for Potential Suppliers
Quality Management System Audit
Social & Ethical Audits
Supply Chain Security Audit
Environmental Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Suppliers are not as capable as they initially claimed
Supplier lacks effective and systematic quality assurance practice
Supplier is ISO 9001 certified, but the underlying principles are not implemented in practice
Mass production quality does not match prototype quality
Buyers want to sell to big retailers, but their suppliers do not yet comply with the retailer’s supplier code of conduct
Supplier violation on labor law, ethical and environmental compliances
Goods held in customs due to supply chain security malpractice

5. Pre-Production Validation

Before commencing volume production, it is crucial to validate the factory’s equipment, staffing, production methods, capacity, and quality control plan for each product line. This is an important stage to prevent critical failures, costly mistakes, and loss of time due to changes and rework.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Engineering Build (EB) and Quality Build (QB) Audit
First Article Inspection (FAI)
APQP/PPAP Audit
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Factory not ready for mass production
Shipment delays due to critical failure, poor quality, and resource constraints
An exponential increase in defective products
Product recall
High Cost of Poor Quality
An exponential increase in the cost of change after mass production commences

6. Production Planning

Production planning is an administrative process that involves ensuring that sufficient raw materials, components, staff, and other outsourced processes such as secondary processing are procured to create finished products according to the specified schedule.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Order Expediting

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Production delay due to poor material procurement planning
Production delay due to inadequate production staffing
Poor sub-supplier management

7. Incoming Quality Control

Incoming quality control is required when all the procured material and components arrive at the factory. This is the first step in controlling the production process and resulting product quality. Understanding how a factory manages its incoming material and its supply chain is a very good indication of its commitment to quality. (The saying goes: Garbage in, garbage out.)

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Incoming Inspection
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

The factory does not manage the quality of its supply chain or is poor at supplier management
Suppliers turn a blind eye to defective components during incoming and still use them for production and assembly
Using sub-standard material or components (e.g., lower-quality fabric than required)
Substituting lower-cost alternatives for product components (e.g., cheaper electronic components in a mobile phone)
“Quality fade” where suppliers make small, gradual substitutions in materials and components over time
Bulk material ordered by the supplier degrades over time due to poor storage conditions

8. Production & Assembly

Upon approval for volume production, raw materials and components are processed, extruded, forged, cast, injected, machined, and assembled. It is important to note that a factory may not have all the production capabilities and may outsource certain processes to other suppliers.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Quality/Root Cause Investigation (8D)
CAPA Verification
Order Expediting & Production Monitoring
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Operators are not producing according to the production control plan
Supplier is under pressure to ship goods, turning a blind eye to defective components
Lack of quality staff to enforce quality control
Poor control of re-worked material/product
Mistakes made by temporary, untrained staff/operators
Communication breakdown when the supplier is under pressure

9. Packaging

Packaging and labeling of the goods are the last steps before shipping. The smallest aesthetic defect on the packaging or missing components often leads to customer returns, and a misplaced label often leads to compliance issues.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Manufacturing Process Audit
Poka-Yoke Implementation
Pre-Shipment Inspection
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Products are poorly packaged
Human mistakes and missing components lead to customer returns
Wrong labeling leads to compliance issues and significant re-work

10. Shipping

Packaged products are being loaded by suppliers at the factory or warehouse into containers and shipped to their final destination.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Container Loading Supervision
C-TPAT Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Rough handling of goods during container loading by the factory or outsourced warehouse, leading to damaged product
Poor container loading leads to product damage during transit

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