Quality Control

Catch defects before they reach your customers.

Professional on-site QC inspections at your supplier's factory. We verify quality, quantities, and compliance — and deliver an official report within 1 business day.

$175–$200
Per man-day + $50 fee
1 day
Report turnaround
No minimum
Book when you need it
1 day
Booking response time
What is Quality Control?

A professional checkpoint between your factory and your customers.

Quality Control (QC) is an independent, on-site inspection at your supplier's factory — performed by a trained third-party inspector, not the factory itself. The inspector verifies that what's being produced actually matches what you ordered, and documents everything in a formal report.

Verification, not trust

The factory says the order is ready and correct. QC is how you verify that independently — before paying the final balance or loading a container.

Statistical sampling (AQL)

Inspectors use Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards — a globally accepted sampling methodology that catches defects across random units, not just the pretty ones the factory shows you.

A paper trail that protects you

The inspection report is formal documentation. If problems surface later, you have evidence of what was — or wasn't — present at shipment, and leverage in any supplier dispute.

Why do QC

The cost of skipping QC is always higher than doing it.

One defective shipment can erase the margin on 20 good ones. QC is one of the cheapest forms of insurance in the entire supply chain — and the ROI shows up on your P&L within a single order.

Cut returns & refund rates

Defects caught at the factory cost pennies to fix. Defects caught by a customer cost you the return shipping, the refund, the replacement, and the review. Every % of returns you prevent drops straight to margin.

Avoid shipping rejected goods

Customs can hold shipments for labeling, certification, or safety issues. QC verifies compliance before the container leaves the port — not after.

Protect your brand reputation

On social media, one viral unboxing of a defective product can cost more in lost sales than a year of QC fees. Catching it upstream keeps your brand impression sharp.

Negotiate from a position of evidence

A formal inspection report gives you leverage to demand rework, credits, or replacements before wire transferring the balance. Without it, you're arguing in the dark.

Build supplier accountability

Factories that know you inspect produce consistently better work. QC is as much a behavioral signal as it is a checkpoint — and it compounds across reorders.

Catch silent spec drift

Suppliers sometimes substitute materials, thin out finishes, or tweak dimensions between batches to save cost. Regular inspections catch drift before it erodes your product.

Why Portless QC

Don't ship blind. Inspect first.

A single defective shipment can cost you thousands in returns, refunds, and lost customer trust. On-site inspections catch issues at the factory — before they become your problem.

Prevent costly returns

Identify defects, wrong quantities, and packaging issues before goods leave the factory. Fix problems where they're cheapest to fix.

Protect your brand

Every shipment that reaches a customer is a brand impression. QC inspections ensure your product meets the standard your customers expect.

Full transparency, fast

Official inspection report delivered within 1 business day. No direct factory communication from the inspector — findings go exclusively to you.

What's included

What you get in every inspection.

Every booking includes a professional inspector, a full quality check, and a detailed report.

On-site QC inspector

Professional inspector deployed to your supplier's factory

Quantity verification

Confirm units match your PO before shipment

Defect sampling

Statistical sampling per AQL standards to catch defects early

Product conformity check

Verify products match your specifications and approved samples

Measurement checks

Dimensional verification against your product specs

Official inspection report

Detailed PDF report delivered within 1 business day

Inspection types

Inspection types we offer.

Pre-shipment inspection

Final check before goods leave the factory. The most common inspection type.

Inline / during-production

Mid-production check to catch issues early, before the full order is complete.

Full inspection (100% QC)

Every single unit checked. Best for high-value or high-risk orders.

Truck loading supervision

Verify correct goods are loaded and properly secured for transport.

Inventory count or audit

Physical count and condition check of stock at the factory or warehouse.

How it works

From booking to report in days.

1

Submit your booking

Day 0

Fill out the inspection request form with factory details, product info, and your preferred date.

2

We review and confirm

Day 1–2

Our team reviews your booking, confirms details, coordinates with the inspection agency, and sends you a quote.

3

You approve the quote

Day 3–5

Review the quote and confirm. We schedule the inspection and send you a confirmation with the date and inspector details.

4

Inspection day

Scheduled date

A professional inspector visits the factory and conducts the full quality check on your behalf.

5

Report delivered

+1 business day

You receive the official inspection report in PDF within 1 business day of the inspection.

Pricing

Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing.

No subscriptions. No minimum commitment. Book when you need it.

China
$175/man-day
+ $50 processing fee per booking
  • Professional on-site QC inspector
  • Full inspection report within 1 business day
  • Pre-shipment, inline, full QC, loading supervision
  • No minimum commitment
Vietnam
$200/man-day
+ $50 processing fee per booking
  • Professional on-site QC inspector
  • Full inspection report within 1 business day
  • Pre-shipment, inline, full QC, loading supervision
  • No minimum commitment

Last-minute cancellation (less than 48 hours) or supplier no-show (we arrive but the goods are not ready) will result in a full charge.

SLA

Service timelines.

Booking reviewWithin 1 business day of submission
Quote sentWithin 1 business day of review
Inspection scheduledSubject to availability; targeting 2 days after approval
Report deliveredWithin 1 business day of inspection

Important note

The inspector will not communicate inspection results or issue shipping approvals directly to the factory. All findings are reported exclusively to you through the official report. This ensures you maintain full control over your supply chain decisions.

See what you get

Real inspection reports. View before you book.

These are actual sample reports — the exact kind of document you'll receive in your inbox within 1 business day of the inspection. Click any report to open it in the viewer.

Ready to get started?

Stop shipping without inspecting.

Book your first QC inspection today. Our team will review your request within 1 business day.

From $175/man-day + $50 processing fee. No commitment required.