Production Status
Record finished, semi-finished, unfinished and packed quantities against the order and agreed milestone.
Why DPI
Find problems before they multiply across the whole order.
A during-production inspection is useful when production has started and enough material is available to evaluate, but corrective action may still be practical before final completion.
Early Product Conformity
Compare available production against drawings, specifications, approved samples and other client-defined requirements.
Workmanship
Identify visible defects, finishing concerns or recurring quality issues before they continue across the remaining production.
Dimensions & Material
Check selected dimensions and agreed material characteristics where suitable methods and references are available.
Packing Readiness
Review the packing status and whether packaging, labels or shipment marks are ready to be verified at that production stage.
Corrective-Action Visibility
Give the buyer documented evidence early enough to discuss correction, rework or production-control actions with the supplier.
Typical Use Cases
DPI is especially useful when early execution risk matters.
- New supplier or new product.
Check whether early production matches the agreed requirement before the full batch is completed. - Large orders.
Identify systematic quality issues before they affect a much larger quantity. - Critical dimensions or finishing.
Verify selected characteristics while process adjustments are still possible. - Tight delivery schedule.
Create visibility on actual production progress and readiness before the final shipment window.
STATUSWhat is finished, unfinished and packed
QUALITYWorkmanship and recurring defects
CONFORMITYDrawings, specifications and dimensions
ACTIONEvidence while correction is still practical
BEFORE FINAL INSPECTIONReduce surprises at the pre-shipment stage.
DPI vs PSI
Two checkpoints, different timing.
During Production Inspection
Performed at an agreed stage while production is still in progress. The objective is early visibility and corrective-action opportunity.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Performed when the shipment is substantially ready and enough finished goods are available for the final agreed inspection scope.
Best practice: for higher-risk orders, a buyer can combine supplier qualification, during-production inspection and pre-shipment inspection rather than relying on a single final checkpoint.
Methodology
Production-stage findings need context.
See how Orvain separates finished, unfinished, inspected and non-assessed conditions in inspection reporting.
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