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Lead Times and Scheduling

How far in advance do we need to schedule an inspection or audit?

  • 🏭 In China: Ideally 2–3 days before the expected inspection date
  • 🌍 In other countries: Please allow 4–5 days

    We can try to accommodate last-minute requests, but we strongly recommend booking as soon as your order is confirmed. This helps us:

  • Prepare the checklist
  • Allocate the right inspector
  • Avoid delays or missing critical details

How long does a typical inspection take?

Most inspections take 1 day.

However, if your order has large quantities or many SKUs, it may require more time and potentially additional man-days.

How long does a factory audit take?

Factory audits usually take 1 day, conducted by 1 or 2 auditors, depending on the audit type and factory size.

Can you accommodate urgent inspection requests?

Yes, we can! 🚨

We’ll do our best to arrange last-minute inspections whenever possible.

What happens if a factory delays production and the inspection needs to be rescheduled?

No problem — we can reschedule the inspection, but:
  • 🕕 The factory must inform us at least 1 working day before 6:00 PM (China time)
  • If rescheduled after that, a late postponement fee may apply (approx. USD 100)

Can you conduct inspections during weekends or holidays?

  • Yes, absolutely! 🎉

    We conduct inspections during weekends and holidays at no extra cost.

How do you handle time zone differences when coordinating with clients?

We’ve got you covered:
  • 🕐 Our Operations Team is based in Asia (China, Vietnam, India)
  • 🌍 Our Account Managers are available in both Europe and U.S. time zones

    This allows smooth communication regardless of your location.

Can you provide a timeline for the entire inspection or audit process?

Yes! Here’s a typical timeline:

  • 📅 3 days before: Quotation and date/address request sent to the supplier
  • 2 days before: Once quote is confirmed, we finalize the scope, checklist, and sampling plan
  • 🔍 Inspection Day: Inspection is conducted and the report is finalized
  • 📤 Same Day: Report is sent via our booking system

    (If there are many findings or the location is remote, the report may be sent the next morning before noon)

How quickly will we receive the inspection or audit report?

🕒 Same day as the inspection — unless:

  • There are many findings to summarize, or
  • The inspection is in a very remote area
    In those cases, the report will be sent the next day before noon.

Can you provide expedited services for an additional fee?

No extra fee is needed. ⚡

We always aim to deliver reports and organize inspections as quickly as possible

without charging for urgency.