Your Eyes in the Factory ™
Quality Control Services
Today, effective quality control mechanisms remain a priority for any business looking to secure their supply chain.
With a global coverage of 85 countries, QIMA performs product inspections, lab testing and supplier audits, helping you ensure product quality, avoid supply chain disruptions and protect your brand reputation by being Your Eyes in the Factory! ™
Supplier Audits
QIMA's highly qualified auditors can conduct Manufacturing, Ethical, Structural, Environmental and C-TPAT audits of your suppliers' factories, helping you engage with capable and ethical factories. QIMA Auditors will assess and investigate your suppliers’ manufacturing means, working conditions, environmental and ecological impact. QIMA conducts audits to a number of international standards, our own Best-in-Class protocol or your in-house requirements.
QIMA Supplier Audits help you:
- Protect your brand against operational and ethical risks
- Ensure safe and ethical working conditions in your supply chain
- Get a comprehensive profile of your supplier with detailed illustrated audit reports including benchmarking and recommended corrective actions
Lab Testing
QIMA operates in house testing labs which are fully accredited to perform a wide range of tests on products. QIMA labs offer over 6,000 tests in a number of categories, including softlines, hardlines, eyewear, promotional items, textiles, apparel, toys and children's products, and more.
Our lab testing capabilities are accredited by and in accordance with the following regulatory bodies and international standards:
- CNAS
- CMA
- ANAB
- HOKLAS
- CPSC
- ISO 17025
Product Inspections
Inspect your product before it leaves your supplier's factory, and prevent quality problems down the line. We guarantee an inspector on-site of any factory within 48 hours, and the inspection report will be delivered to you on the day of the inspection.
Experienced QIMA product inspectors help you safeguard the quality of your product at every stage of manufacturing:
- IPC – Initial Production Check
- DUPRO – During Production Inspection
- PSI – Pre-Shipment Inspection
- CLC – Container Loading Check
- PM – Production Monitoring
Your Online Account
Your Reports, Orders and quality control data are hosted securely in your QIMA account, accessible anytime, anywhere. From your account, you can book and process your orders, entering all your specification details for the QIMA team to follow.
Your account also hosts your whole private database of suppliers, inspection checklists, as well as your full list of Reports that you can easily download.
From your online dashboard, access stats and KPIs about your suppliers’ performance and your products’ quality.
Last, QIMA gives you access to updated relevant educational content, hosted online for you in the forms of white papers, regulatory updates and quarterly industry barometers.
Why QIMA
Transparent Pricing:- Product inspections: all-inclusive pricing
- Supplier audits: all-inclusive pricing
- Lab tests: instant online quotes
- Inspectors and auditors on-site of any factory within 48 hours
- Same-day inspection reports
- Manage orders and inspections online or via mobile app
- Modify or cancel orders up until 4 pm (China time) the day before the scheduled inspection
Manage Your Quality Control Process Online - Create your free account, schedule your Inspections online, make payment arrangements, and receive your detailed Inspection report electronically.
Safer - QIMA utilizes the strictest international standards ensuring product safety and regulatory requirements are met.
Comprehensive Reports - Inspection reports include detailed pictures to let you see what our inspectors see. Audit reports include copies of factory records, management interviews, and images, ensuring a complete profile of your supplier.
Join Our Team
Interested in joining the QIMA team? Use our careers portal to browse available job openings and submit your application. The QIMA family consists of over 2,000 employees spanning 85 countries. We’re still growing and exploring new markets – and we want the best people on our team! Come work with us if you’re looking for an international experience in a dynamic environment, with a truly friendly team that will help you grow and learn every step of the way.
