A during production inspection checks output while manufacturing is still underway. It gives the buyer a chance to identify process drift and require correction before the full quantity is completed.
| Area | What the record should show |
|---|---|
| Control | Choose a point when enough units exist to show normal production but enough work remains to correct a systemic problem. Review both finished units and the active process. |
| Evidence | Record completion percentage, sampled lots, defects, measurements, process observations, corrective actions and the plan for affected goods. |
| Tradeoff | Early production can receive unusual supervision. Inspectors should note special staffing, selected materials or rework that may not represent the rest of the run. |
When it matters
Choose a point when enough units exist to show normal production but enough work remains to correct a systemic problem. Review both finished units and the active process.
Review before approval
Record completion percentage, sampled lots, defects, measurements, process observations, corrective actions and the plan for affected goods.
Early production can receive unusual supervision. Inspectors should note special staffing, selected materials or rework that may not represent the rest of the run.
