Quality Control Services in Thailand

Pro QC International provides inspections, factory audits, supplier management and other quality control services in Thailand via experienced quality engineers stationed in and around locations such as in Bangkok, Samutprakarn, Chonburi, Rayong, Ayutthaya and more.

Thailand is one of Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses and maintains development policies which encourage foreign investment. In addition to their open economy, Thailand’s offers an educated workforce and good infrastructure, which has for example helped attract numerous leading automotive, appliance and fashion brands for sourcing and manufacturing purposes.

Pro QC has maintained a strong presence as a third-party inspection and quality consulting company in Thailand for over two decades. Our quality control services range from identifying and assessing suppliers, reducing quality risks, solving quality issues and monitoring quality improvement throughout the supply chain.

Our team of local quality inspectors and auditors in Thailand has vast expertise with regards to consumer/retail and industrial industries, which allows us to offer custom and cost-effective quality solutions to meet your needs, whether they are short or long-term.

Pro QC’s quality control activities are managed from our Bangkok office, while our team of engineers is stationed across various manufacturing hubs. We deal with the following product categories in Thailand:

  • Softlines: textiles, apparel/garments and footwear, fashion accessories and luxury goods such as handbags and belts, etc.
  • Food Products: frozen fish, shrimp and other seafood
  • Hardlines: kitchenware and appliances, jewelry, toys, furniture (teak, timber, rubber wood), medical equipment and devices, electronics and computer parts, electrical equipment, construction tools, solar panels, etc.
  • Industrial: electric transformers, plastics, rubbers, pumps, electric heaters, electric conductors, air pumps, die casted and other mechanical parts, etc.
  • Automotive Industry: car parts such as bolts, springs, seats and brakes, accessories, batteries, engines and components, electronical & electrical components, electric bikes, etc.
  • Oil & Gas: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), coating and welding jobs, pipelines, heat exchangers, valves, pressure vessels, boilers, etc.

Our Services in Thailand

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119/134 Nawamin Rd,
Nawamin, Bueng Kum,
Bangkok 10230,
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Local Coverage in Thailand

  • Bangkok
  • Chaing Mai
  • Chon Buri
  • Rayong
  • Laem Chabang
  • Nakhon Ratchasima

Our Quality Control Services in Thailand


Product Inspection
Product Inspection

By performing product inspections, we can identify problems early with the goal of eliminating the underlying causes.
 


Factory Audits
Factory Audits & Supplier Management

Pro QC International performs various types of factory audits.
 


Global Solutions
Global Solutions

Pro QC offers the services detailed below as well as the possibility to schedule service requests and access our reports through our secure database.

Product Inspection in Thailand

Product inspections are a good quality control tool to ensure that the product appearance, functionality and other criteria are in compliance with your requirements. Pro QC International offers product inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process to assess the quality of the goods. Our quality experts in Thailand are trained and experienced in dealing with a variety of consumer and industrial products such as hand and electrical tools, furniture, electronics, mechanical parts, medical products and much more.

First Article Inspection

Prior to the start of mass production, our local quality engineers verify that the engineering of the product – drawings, parts, functions and other specific requirements – conform to your specifications. This process ensures that specifications are well understood, verified and documented.

In-Process or In-line Inspection

An in-process inspection allows us to detect errors that might lead to a non-conforming product before production is completed. Quality engineers verify that the manufacturing processes are reliable and consistent, and that the products coming off the production line are in accordance with your requirements.

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Performing pre-shipment inspections helps reduce the risk associated with receiving defective product before shipping the goods. Our quality inspectors provide detailed feedback and images to document any non-conformity as part of our comprehensive inspection reports.

During the inspections, our quality engineers would generally employ metrics such as ANSI Z1.4 sampling plan standards to evaluate workmanship, functionality, packaging, labeling and other criteria as required.

Pro QC reviews and checks against existing client specifications but we can also assist in the development of criteria if desired. Our engineers use Pro QC’s report forms with relevant check points for the product/part being inspected, or we can work with checklists/report formats provided by our clients. Reports including images will always be available online within 24 hours of completion of the service.

Container Loading Supervision

At the end of the supply chain, we offer container loading supervision at the factory or at majors ports to ensure safe transportation and delivery of the goods to their final destination. This quality control point supervises the loading process and involves monitoring the quantity of the packed goods, checking the storage and condition of the container before and after closure and whether the goods are correctly handled/placed into the shipping containers.

Major ports where we conduct container loading supervision in Thailand are:

  • Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand
  • Port of Bangkok in Khlong Toei District
  • Port of Chiang Saen in Chiang Rai Province
  • Ranong Port in Kra Peninsula

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Factory Audit Services, Supplier Qualification and Development

Pro QC International performs various types of factory audits in Thailand. Whether it’s a social compliance audit, a factory verification audit, manufacturing process audit or C-TPAT audit, our qualified staff is up to the task of giving you full insight into the supplier’s set-up and operations. A small investment upfront in a factory audit can save you a lot of issues down the road when projects have started and problems may surface.

At Pro QC, we also work closely with clients and their suppliers to improve their system, processes and manufacturing capabilities. Below examples for reference:

Vendor (Supply Chain) Compliance

We assist to ensure supplier compliance with final audits required by major retailers and/or associations. Example compliance requirements we work with include Walmart, BJ’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.

Continuous Improvement

We conduct regular 80/20 evaluations of QC data with continuous improvement initiatives developed and executed.

Certification Preparation

We assist to ensure compliance prior to the final audit. Applicable industry standards include IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, etc.

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Global Solutions

Product Quality

At Pro QC, we understand how critical product quality is to your business. We offer first-article, in-process and pre-shipment inspections to identify quality problems at each stage of production. Our product quality offerings also include sorting or rework service along with functional and performance testing at our labs in Ningbo, China and Monterrey, Mexico.

System Audit & Compliance

Supplier audits provide visibility into the supplier’s management system, processes, and products. These assessments are essential to ensure your suppliers qualifications and capabilities as well as their compliance to the required standards for your industry or jurisdiction. Our services also include pre-audits, corrective action plans or formal audit preparation.

Supplier Management

Our Supplier Management solution is for suppliers that fail to meet quality or performance objectives. We first identify the root-cause of the quality issues and then produce a corrective action plan. Implementation of the corrective actions and conducting regular on-site reviews will ensure your supplier exceeds your expectations and achieves sustainable improvement.

Vendor Compliance

Pro QC ensures suppliers comply with mandatory compliance terms set by major international retailers. International retail standards usually include a responsible sourcing & vendor code of conduct. We develop and monitor corrective action and preventative action plans and regularly follow up with suppliers for retailers such as Walmart, Lowe’s and many more.

Get a quote

Product Inspection in Thailand

Product inspections are a good quality control tool to ensure that the product appearance, functionality and other criteria are in compliance with your requirements. Pro QC International offers product inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process to assess the quality of the goods. Our quality experts in Thailand are trained and experienced in dealing with a variety of consumer and industrial products such as hand and electrical tools, furniture, electronics, mechanical parts, medical products and much more.

First Article Inspection

Prior to the start of mass production, our local quality engineers verify that the engineering of the product – drawings, parts, functions and other specific requirements – conform to your specifications. This process ensures that specifications are well understood, verified and documented.

In-Process or In-line Inspection

An in-process inspection allows us to detect errors that might lead to a non-conforming product before production is completed. Quality engineers verify that the manufacturing processes are reliable and consistent, and that the products coming off the production line are in accordance with your requirements.

Pre-Shipment Inspection

Performing pre-shipment inspections helps reduce the risk associated with receiving defective product before shipping the goods. Our quality inspectors provide detailed feedback and images to document any non-conformity as part of our comprehensive inspection reports.

During the inspections, our quality engineers would generally employ metrics such as ANSI Z1.4 sampling plan standards to evaluate workmanship, functionality, packaging, labeling and other criteria as required.

Pro QC reviews and checks against existing client specifications but we can also assist in the development of criteria if desired. Our engineers use Pro QC’s report forms with relevant check points for the product/part being inspected, or we can work with checklists/report formats provided by our clients. Reports including images will always be available online within 24 hours of completion of the service.

Container Loading Supervision

At the end of the supply chain, we offer container loading supervision at the factory or at majors ports to ensure safe transportation and delivery of the goods to their final destination. This quality control point supervises the loading process and involves monitoring the quantity of the packed goods, checking the storage and condition of the container before and after closure and whether the goods are correctly handled/placed into the shipping containers.

Major ports where we conduct container loading supervision in Thailand are:

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Factory Audit Services, Supplier Qualification and Development

Pro QC International performs various types of factory audits in Thailand. Whether it’s a social compliance audit, a factory verification audit, manufacturing process audit or C-TPAT audit, our qualified staff is up to the task of giving you full insight into the supplier’s set-up and operations. A small investment upfront in a factory audit can save you a lot of issues down the road when projects have started and problems may surface.

At Pro QC, we also work closely with clients and their suppliers to improve their system, processes and manufacturing capabilities. Below examples for reference:

Vendor (Supply Chain) Compliance

We assist to ensure supplier compliance with final audits required by major retailers and/or associations. Example compliance requirements we work with include Walmart, BJ’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.

Continuous Improvement

We conduct regular 80/20 evaluations of QC data with continuous improvement initiatives developed and executed.

Certification Preparation

We assist to ensure compliance prior to the final audit. Applicable industry standards include IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, etc.

Get a quote

Global Solutions

Product Quality

At Pro QC, we understand how critical product quality is to your business. We offer first-article, in-process and pre-shipment inspections to identify quality problems at each stage of production. Our product quality offerings also include sorting or rework service along with functional and performance testing at our labs in Ningbo, China and Monterrey, Mexico.

System Audit & Compliance

Supplier audits provide visibility into the supplier’s management system, processes, and products. These assessments are essential to ensure your suppliers qualifications and capabilities as well as their compliance to the required standards for your industry or jurisdiction. Our services also include pre-audits, corrective action plans or formal audit preparation.

Supplier Management

Our Supplier Management solution is for suppliers that fail to meet quality or performance objectives. We first identify the root-cause of the quality issues and then produce a corrective action plan. Implementation of the corrective actions and conducting regular on-site reviews will ensure your supplier exceeds your expectations and achieves sustainable improvement.

Vendor Compliance

Pro QC ensures suppliers comply with mandatory compliance terms set by major international retailers. International retail standards usually include a responsible sourcing & vendor code of conduct. We develop and monitor corrective action and preventative action plans and regularly follow up with suppliers for retailers such as Walmart, Lowe’s and many more.

Get a quote

Quality Solutions Overview

Click on the current stage of your sourcing or product development journey below to explore our related quality solutions.

 
Development & Planning
1. Design
2. Product Development
3. Supplier Selection
4. Supplier Qualification
5. Pre-Production Validation
6. Production Planning
7. Incoming QC
8. Production and Assembly
9. Packaging
10. Shipping
Production & Delivery
Development & Planning
Production & Delivery

1. Design Stage

The product development life cycle begins with idea generation, concept development, and market testing. For example, the E-Bike handlebar is designed with the form, fit, and function in mind that best serve the market/user’s requirements and the overall aesthetics of the final bike.

Although Pro QC do not actively get involved in this stage, a postmortem investigation with many of our client often reveals the following challenges.

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Misalignment between the buyer, supplier sales department, and factory production department on critical design requirements
Advance product quality planning was not factored in early enough
Difficulties in transitioning from a prototype supplier to a mass manufacturing supplier

2. Product Development

In this stage, the engineers will refine the design and define the engineering specifications of the handle such as material properties, dimensions, weight, and other requirements while satisfying different product and safety compliances. This is also the stage where engineering prototypes (engineering build) are made to rigorously test the form, fit, and function of the product.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
Supplier Development Services
Resident Supplier Quality Resourcing

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Poor communication of the technical details between buyer and factories
Misalignment on the new product’s specifications
Misalignment on design/engineering revisions
Supplier’s production capability is unable to meet the design requirement

3. Identify Potential Suppliers

Once the component specifications are defined, the procurement department will begin to identify a list of suitable suppliers that can potentially meet their requirements in terms of capabilities, cost, capacity, and quality.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Onsite Supplier Verification
Financial Credit Check

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Lack of experience and due diligence in new supplier region
Communication challenges
Concern about supplier scams
Low confidence supplier’s trustworthiness
Concerns over supplier’s financial viability

4. Supplier Qualification

Once a list of trustworthy suppliers has been identified, an evaluation of supplier reliability is recommended to ensure they can produce at a consistent level of quality. A world-class organization usually has a comprehensive supplier qualification program to identify and mitigate the risks associated with quality, safety, on-time delivery, cost, and compliance.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Global Supplier Audit Programs
Supplier Quality Audit for Potential Suppliers
Quality Management System Audit
Social & Ethical Audits
Supply Chain Security Audit
Environmental Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Suppliers are not as capable as they initially claimed
Supplier lacks effective and systematic quality assurance practice
Supplier is ISO 9001 certified, but the underlying principles are not implemented in practice
Mass production quality does not match prototype quality
Buyers want to sell to big retailers, but their suppliers do not yet comply with the retailer’s supplier code of conduct
Supplier violation on labor law, ethical and environmental compliances
Goods held in customs due to supply chain security malpractice

5. Pre-Production Validation

Before commencing volume production, it is crucial to validate the factory’s equipment, staffing, production methods, capacity, and quality control plan for each product line. This is an important stage to prevent critical failures, costly mistakes, and loss of time due to changes and rework.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Engineering Build (EB) and Quality Build (QB) Audit
First Article Inspection (FAI)
APQP/PPAP Audit
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Factory not ready for mass production
Shipment delays due to critical failure, poor quality, and resource constraints
An exponential increase in defective products
Product recall
High Cost of Poor Quality
An exponential increase in the cost of change after mass production commences

6. Production Planning

Production planning is an administrative process that involves ensuring that sufficient raw materials, components, staff, and other outsourced processes such as secondary processing are procured to create finished products according to the specified schedule.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Order Expediting

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Production delay due to poor material procurement planning
Production delay due to inadequate production staffing
Poor sub-supplier management

7. Incoming Quality Control

Incoming quality control is required when all the procured material and components arrive at the factory. This is the first step in controlling the production process and resulting product quality. Understanding how a factory manages its incoming material and its supply chain is a very good indication of its commitment to quality. (The saying goes: Garbage in, garbage out.)

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Incoming Inspection
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Audit or VDA 6.3 Process Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

The factory does not manage the quality of its supply chain or is poor at supplier management
Suppliers turn a blind eye to defective components during incoming and still use them for production and assembly
Using sub-standard material or components (e.g., lower-quality fabric than required)
Substituting lower-cost alternatives for product components (e.g., cheaper electronic components in a mobile phone)
“Quality fade” where suppliers make small, gradual substitutions in materials and components over time
Bulk material ordered by the supplier degrades over time due to poor storage conditions

8. Production & Assembly

Upon approval for volume production, raw materials and components are processed, extruded, forged, cast, injected, machined, and assembled. It is important to note that a factory may not have all the production capabilities and may outsource certain processes to other suppliers.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

First Article Inspection (FAI)
In-Process Inspection
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Quality/Root Cause Investigation (8D)
CAPA Verification
Order Expediting & Production Monitoring
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Operators are not producing according to the production control plan
Supplier is under pressure to ship goods, turning a blind eye to defective components
Lack of quality staff to enforce quality control
Poor control of re-worked material/product
Mistakes made by temporary, untrained staff/operators
Communication breakdown when the supplier is under pressure

9. Packaging

Packaging and labeling of the goods are the last steps before shipping. The smallest aesthetic defect on the packaging or missing components often leads to customer returns, and a misplaced label often leads to compliance issues.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Manufacturing Process Audit
Poka-Yoke Implementation
Pre-Shipment Inspection
End-Of-Line Testing & inspection

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Products are poorly packaged
Human mistakes and missing components lead to customer returns
Wrong labeling leads to compliance issues and significant re-work

10. Shipping

Packaged products are being loaded by suppliers at the factory or warehouse into containers and shipped to their final destination.

Pro QC’s Quality Solutions:

Container Loading Supervision
C-TPAT Audit

Supplier Risks & Challenges:

Rough handling of goods during container loading by the factory or outsourced warehouse, leading to damaged product
Poor container loading leads to product damage during transit

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