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1, What’s inspection standard and method are normally employed for the inspection of a softline item (e.g. garment, bag,shoes, etc.)? what is the standard carton sampling method (how to determine the no. of cartons for inspection)?
A: Normally employed standard for softline item is final random inspection per ANSI/ASQ-1.4, single sampling plan, inspection level GII, AQL for critical is 0, major 2.5, minor 4.0.
Selected carton quantity is greater or equal square root of total cartons number (then round the number up). If the required carton number of samples can not be met, select more cartons until the requirements are fulfilled.
2, Describe briefly the basic steps in the inspection standard.
A: 1, Check shipment quantity, PO NO. &style NO., selected cartons randomly; 2,check packing and shipping mark; 3,product conformity checking; 4, on site test checking, included barcode scan test, metal detect test, accessory function checking, stuffing material screening and so on. 5, measurement checking; 6, workmanship checking; finally report.
3, Describe briefly the application of single/double sampling plan for an inspection?
A: For single sampling plan, sampling only 1 time should be done, if defective samples quantity beyond AQL, fail workmanship; if defective samples quantity within AQL, pass this part. For double sampling plan, if the 1st sampling’s result between acceptable and refused, the 2nd sampling should be done. For the very good or bad bulks, double sampling plan can save inspection times and cost.
4, How many inspection levels are classified in the AQL system? How is the application of each level?
A: 7 levels are classified in the AQL system, special inspection levels: S-1, S-2, S-3 &
S-4. General inspection levels: LI,LII & LIII. From S-1 to LIII, selected sample size was from the least to the most. For special levels, adopt in high cost, damaged, long time check or test. For general levels, adopt in workmanship inspection normally.
5, Describe how you define the term defect?And how to judge a critical, major or minor defect.
A: Defect is the difference between actual findings and the criteria. Classification of defect as below:
A critical defect is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe condition for an individual using the product or that is contravening against the mandatory regulations.
A major defect is likely in failure reducing the usability, value of the products and obvious appearance defects affecting the salability of the products.
A minor defect that doesn’t reduce the usability of the product, but nevertheless the workmanship is beyond the defined quality.
6, What information is generally included in a wash/care label? Please explain briefly.
A: Composition, washing method instruction,care symbols, supplier’s information and maybe included PO no., item no., and so on.
7, What are the possible outcomes of an inspection?
A: Inspection result: Fail: we found anypoint different from the related mandatory standard or client’s requirement.Pass: all the findings are conformed to the related mandatory standard and client’s requirement.
Pending: pending is an interim result, this result will be transfer to pass or fail by the client after reviewing all the findings.
8, List 6 fabric defects (3 knits and 3wovens).
A: Knits: laddering, pull out loops, knot;
Wovens: foreign yarn, coarse yarn, fabric torn.
9, List 5 shoes defects.
A: Frayed edge, ankle strap too short, bubble at insole, poor bonding, shank not straight.
10, List 5 sewing defects.
A: Run off stitches, broken stitches, messy stitches, loose stitches, skipped stitches.
11, List 3 leather defects.
A: Broken grain, marbled grain, mildews.
12, During an inspection, a factory representative tells you the client has accepted some kind of non-conformities,What should you do?
A: Ask factory representative to provide anattestation to prove this. Just like client’s E-mail. If provide, ignore those non-conformities and remark into report. If he couldn’t provide this, count as non-conformity and fail the report.
13, Would you accept any transportation/ meal arrangements by the factory party? Why?
A: Normally I don’t accept any transportation/ meal arrangements from the factory because inspection should be entirely without any prejudice.
14, Describe how you define to be a good QCinspector.
A: He must be an honest man first. Inspects bulks with chariness and equity. Be affluent in inspection experience and begood at communication. Work hard and comply with corporation’s regulations. |
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