Third Party Inspection That Prevents Rework, Not Just Reports It
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Third Party Inspection That Prevents Rework, Not Just Reports It

Mechelin Supplies Technical Desk December 12, 2024

Why inspection and test plans, hold points and expediting cadence decide whether a vendor delivers on schedule.

Inspection reports describe problems. Good inspection prevents them. The difference is where the inspector sits in the process.

An inspection and test plan (ITP) defines hold points and witness points before production starts. The vendor knows exactly when to stop and call for inspection — not after a hundred parts are made wrong.

Expediting cadence keeps the schedule honest. Weekly contact, milestone verification and early escalation catch slippage while there is still time to recover.

The result: fewer rework loops, fewer late deliveries, and a quality record that tells the story of a controlled process — not a lucky one.

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