Pre-shipment inspection

Pre-shipment inspection, (also spelled preshipment inspection) or PSI, is a part of supply chain management and an important quality control method for checking the quality of goods clients buy from suppliers.

PSI ensures that production complies with specifications of the buyer and/or the terms of a purchase order or letter of credit. A final random inspection (FRI), checks finished products when at least 80% of an order has been produced and export-packed. Samples are selected at random, according to standards and procedures. Pre-shipment inspection can diminish risks inherent to Internet commerce like phishing and fraud.