General Checklist

laboratory testing

laboratory testing

GFI General Checklist
 
LABELS
Check the supplier has been sent & received the client.com ERP parcel labels for the PO.
Check the two labels (front and side) are the correct colour, size and securely attached to the packaging in the correct pre-determined position.
Check the PO number is correct on both labels and cross-reference with packing list.
Check the product SKU and description are correct on both labels and correspond with the Technical Specification & PO.
For all multi-parcel products check each individual parcel label and lower level product SKU are correctly numbered in the pre-determined sequence as specified & agreed.
Check master carton product labels clearly identify Quantity, Dimensions, Weight and SKU of internal correctly packaged & labelled product.
Scan barcode (if readable) and check the product description, SKU, lower level product SKU for multi-parcels and parcel number correctly match the accompanying label text.
Check all Other labels including, for example, Glass/Fragile/Heavy (>25kg)/This Way Up are correctly attached and applied to the parcel as specified & agreed.
 
 PACKAGING
Check the packaging materials, strength, guage and client.com carton artwork match the Technical Specification.
Check the packaging is Secure, Neat, Clean, Hygienic, Dry and free from Damage.
Check the packaging is safe, fit for purpose and clear of any foreign objects.
Measure all package dimensions, check against the Technical Specification and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Weigh the package, check against the Technical Specification, photograph and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Check all polybags have been clearly printed with the appropriate Caution/Warning statements.
Check the Loading Test & Maximum Stack height meets the specified Standard and record in Inspection Record sheet. 
 
DROP TEST
Conduct the drop test according to the agreed client.com standards.
Open package, inspect both the parcel & product following the agreed client.com Standards,  photograph and record findings.
 
ASSEMBLY PROCESS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Check  Assembly Instructions (AI) have been reproduced idenitical to the final valid client.com version.
Check the print quality and legibility.
Check the physical assembly steps of Mass Production product fully accord with the illustrated AI steps.
Evaluate the ease of assembly and record the time taken in Inspection Record sheet.
Determine if any issues with assembly, photograph and record in Inspection Record sheet.
 
FITTINGS & COMPONENTS
Check the content matches the Assembly Instructions in quantity, size, appearance and function. Photograph and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Check if there are any spare fittings (1 x extra of each fitting type).
Check the fittings, both in the bag and pre-assembled, to ensure no damage, dirt, sharp edges, cracks or rust etc.
Check the size, strength, safety, tolerance and assembly of fittings.
Check components colour & colour match with Technical Specification.
Check components colour & colour match with approved Master Sample.
Check components colour & colour match with Website.
Check Safety of metal components particularly looking for any sharp edges.
 
PRODUCT (MATERIALS/FINISH/WORKMANSHIP)
Check all Mass Production safety and related test records, for example, Textile needle detection, Sharp Policy etc. are clearly defined and have been fully adhered to.
Check colour & colour match Product with Technical Specification in a suitably well lit environment/area of the factory.
Check colour & colour match Product with approved Master Sample in a suitably well lit environment/area of the factory.
Check colour & colour match Product with Website in a suitably well lit environment/area of the factory.
Check all materials and finish match the Technical Specification.
Check all materials and finish match the approved Master Sample.
Check all materials and finish match the Website.
Measure all Product dimensions and check conformity with Technical Drawings and record in Inspection Report sheet.
Measure all Product dimensions and check conformity with Technical Specification.
Measure all Product dimensions and check conformity with approved Master Sample.
Measure all Product dimensions and check conformity with Website.
Weigh the product and check against the Technical Specification. Photograph and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Check all tolerances are aligned with the agreed Technical Specification.
Check all surface finishes are completely dry and there's no colour transfer conducting the 2kg/10 rounds test and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Measure the moisture content to determine if within scope, photograph and record in Inspection Record sheet.
Check all visual aspects ensuring no scratching/dirt/sharp edges/cracks/colour variation/dents/orange peel effect/paint crazing/runs/drips/raised filler/raised grain/sanding marks/uneven sanding/over-spray/uneven surface cover/surface stains etc. 
Evaluate all functions and determine if the Product is Safe and Fit for Purpose.
 
CARE GUIDES/PRODUCT SAFETY LABELS & TAGS
Check all care guides match the agreed final versions.
Check the product safety labels & tags, including FR, match the agreed final versions.
Check the print quality and legability.
Check all product safety labels & tags, including FR, are securely attached to the product in the correct location.
 
OTHER POINTS
Check any specific characteristic highlighted in the Technical Specification and Sample Report.
Check any specific characteristic highlighted in recent communication.
Check any deviation between the physical Mass Production product, Technical Drawing, Technical Specification, approved Master sample and Website.
 

General Checklist