Leather Product

PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE-QUALITY CONTROL

At Impactiva, a Bureau Veritas Company, we understand the importance of delivering high-quality products to your customers.

The Cost of Poor Quality is the top threat to your company’s bottom line and reputation. The average Cost of Poor Quality of major brands and retailers is between 5% to 8% of the FOB product purchase price costing the industry billions of dollars of lost revenue per year.

Our Quality Assurance – Quality Control solutions will help reduce the Cost of Poor Quality by more than 90% while also cutting costs, virtually eliminating chargebacks and achieving a return on investment unmatched in the industry.

Our team of technical inspectors use best-in-class processes and procedures to verify your products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

We deliver the improvements and innovation you need to transform your entire production-chain and drop quality-related factory claim rates to below 2,500 units claimed per million (0.25%).

Our performance over the past few years: +99.8% products arrive without factory quality claims

We help reducing the Cost of Poor Quality in footwear and apparel manufacturing to support you meet the demand of today’s consumers.

Lower Your Cost of Poor Quality

FOOTWEAR

APPAREL

  • General Program Standards
  • SKU Risk Analysis
  • Cutting-Die Trial
  • Extreme Fit
  • Confirmation Samples
  • Incoming Material QC
  • Pre-Production Trial
  • Line Set Up
  • Pre-Production & Key Artisans Meeting
  • Audit
  • In-Line QA
  • Pre-Shipment QC
  • Order Monitoring
  • Incident & Claim Root Cause Analysis
  • General Program Standards
  • SKU Risk Analysis
  • Incoming Material QC
  • Pre-Production & Key Artisans Meetings
  • Line Set Up
  • Audit
  • In-Line QA
  • Pre-Shipment QC
  • Order Monitoring
  • Incident & Claim Root Cause Analysis

Why Choose OUR Quality Assurance-Quality Control Services?

Unmatched Expertise: Our highly skilled technicians, with technical degrees and years of experience in the footwear and apparel industries, undergo rigorous training to learn the inspection process the “Impactiva, a Bureau Veritas Company, way.” We uphold continuous learning, training, and calibration of our team to deliver exceptional quality assurance and control services.

Customized & Flexible Solutions: We understand that each brand has its unique requirements and standards. Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs, and we can adapt to changes in your production processes quickly and efficiently. We work closely with you to develop customized solutions that align with your brand’s vision.

Comprehensive Inspections & Engineering Mindset: Our thorough inspection process, combined with our industrial engineering and Right from the Start™ modus operandi, covers all aspects of your products: material quality, hardware functionality, stitching, assembly, packaging, and more. This approach has been proven to exponentially improve quality, speed, productivity, and flexibility on the shop floor.

Timely Feedback & Continuous Improvement: We provide prompt, detailed feedback on any issues identified during inspections, enabling you to make necessary adjustments and improvements swiftly with our detailed Root Cause Analysis. Our commitment to excellence means we continuously review and update our processes and techniques to provide the most effective and efficient quality control services in the industry.

Ethics & Integrity: Maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity is at the core of our business. We have designed and implemented a 17-step process that upholds transparency, honesty, and accountability throughout our services.

Cost-effective Quality: Our QA-QC services are designed to save you time and money without sacrificing quality. We inspect over 50% more pieces and spend 25% more time at a similar rate compared to industry standards. Our solutions help you reduce the Cost of Poor Quality by over 90%, virtually eliminate chargebacks, and maximize your return on investment.

Global Footprint: With a network of quality experts across the globe, Impactiva, a Bureau Veritas Company, can support your business wherever you need it. Our presence in various regions enables us to provide seamless and consistent quality assurance and control services to help your brand thrive.

our processes & procedures

Raw Material Inspection: Our technicians examine the leather and other materials used in your products to uphold they meet your quality standards and are free from defects.

Hardware Inspection: We assess the quality and functionality of zippers, buckles, and other hardware components to maintain they are durable and perform as expected.

Stitching and Assembly Inspection: Our team meticulously checks the stitching and assembly of your handbags and small leather goods, ensuring that they are free from defects and meet your precise specifications.

Functionality Testing: We perform rigorous tests on your products to assess their functionality, durability, and ease of use, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance.

Packaging and Labeling Inspection: Our quality control experts verify that your products’ packaging and labeling are consistent with your guidelines and meet the required regulatory standards.

Final Random Inspection (FRI): Before your products leave the factory, we conduct a final random inspection to uphold that every item meets your established quality standards and is ready for shipment.

AQL Sampling: Our team utilizes the Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) sampling method, ensuring that our inspections are statistically valid and representative of your entire production lot.

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