Pre-shipment factory inspection for poultry equipment
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI) at the supplier's factory is the last chance to catch scope, quantity or workmanship defects before payment triggers. On a USD 500k+ poultry equipment order the inspection cost (USD 800–1,500) is trivial insurance.
- Scope of a PSI
- Third-party agencies
- Payment triggers
- Common defects caught
Visual scope of procurement · qc
What a PSI covers
Physical count of every line item vs the packing list, dimensional and workmanship check on a representative sample (typically AQL 2.5), verification of motor and controller nameplates against spec, packing quality, container loading photos.
When to inspect
Two windows: (1) during production for large orders — catches quality drift early; (2) pre-shipment, when goods are packed but before container seal. Never inspect after the container has left the factory.
Third-party inspection agencies
SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek and TÜV all run PSI on poultry equipment. Cost: USD 250–500 per man-day. For LC-backed shipments the inspection certificate is often a required LC document.
Common defects caught
Substituted lower-spec motors, missing spare parts sets, incorrect voltage/frequency, unpainted or partly-painted structural steel, missing calibration certificates, incorrect language on control panels.
Linking inspection to payment
Structure the LC or T/T so 20–30% is released only against a satisfactory PSI report. This gives the supplier the incentive to accept findings and fix them before ship date.