Your eyes on the factory floor, in Real Time
American living and working in China
I drive to your supplier, inspect your products live on camera, and walk you through everything on a video call — before a single unit ships to your warehouse.
Who is this service for?
Amazon FBA sellers
+Pre-shipment inspection
+Live video inspection
+Barcode and label checks
+Monthly retainer (if scaling)
Shopify and DTC brands
+Initial production check
+During-production inspection
+Supplier verification audit
+Sourcing consultation
Wholesale importers
+Full factory quality audit
+Monthly retainer
+Negotiation support
+Ongoing supplier oversight
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Fill out a short booking form with your factory contact, order details, and what you need checked. You'll pick a preferred inspection window and pay a deposit to confirm.
+Factory name, city, and contact (WeChat or phone)
+Purchase order or product spec sheet
+Total quantity and carton count
+Any specific defects or concerns to watch for
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I reach out to your supplier in Chinese to schedule the visit, confirm the order is ready for inspection, and verify the inspection date works for both sides.
+I contact the factory directly in Mandarin
+Confirm goods are production-complete and ready
+Schedule the visit and live call time with you
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I drive to the factory and we start the Zoom call together. You watch the entire inspection in real time — I open cartons, check samples, test products, and read labels on camera. You can direct me to check anything specific as we go.
+Full live Zoom walkthrough — you see everything I see
+AQL statistical sampling of your order
+Photos of every defect, label, barcode, and packaging
+I speak to the factory manager directly if issues arise
+Typical inspection runs 2–4 hours on site
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If we find problems during the inspection, I stay at the factory and negotiate directly with the factory manager in Chinese — rework, replacements, or a credit toward your next order. You decide the outcome, I execute the conversation.
+Direct negotiation with the factory manager on site
+You approve any agreement before I confirm it
+Written summary of what was agreed included in your report
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A structured PDF lands in your inbox with everything documented — defect photos, AQL results, measurements, label checks, and a clear pass or fail recommendation. You have everything you need to make a confident shipping decision.
+Structured PDF with photos, defect log, and AQL data
+Clear pass / conditional pass / fail verdict
+Negotiation summary (if applicable)
+Recommended next steps for your order
How it works
No surprises, no middlemen. You book, I go to the factory, we do the call together, and you get a full report within 24 hours after inspection. Here's every step in detail.
Our Services
Every service you need to protect your order
From first samples to final shipment — I offer a complete range of on-site inspection and sourcing services, all delivered by an American who speaks your language and is already at the factory.
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The most common inspection — done when 80–100% of your order is complete. I check a random sample against your spec and give you a clear pass or fail before anything ships.
Includes
+AQL statistical sampling
+Full photo documentation
+Defect classification (critical / major / minor)
+PDF report within 24 hours
Best for: First-time and repeat orders
From $250
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Everything in a standard PSI, plus you join me live on Zoom at the factory. You see exactly what I see — open cartons, test products, read labels — and direct me in real time.
Includes
+Everything in pre-shipment inspection
+Live Zoom call — you're on the factory floor with me
+You direct what gets checked in real time
+Factory manager Q&A (I translate)
Best for: New suppliers, large orders
From $300
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Catch problems mid-production when they're still fixable. I visit the factory when 20–50% of the order is done — before defects multiply across your entire run.
Includes
+Mid-production quality check
+Production line assessment
+Early defect identification and rework advice
+Written report with corrective action notes
Best for: Large runs, complex products
From $250
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Done before mass production begins — I inspect the first samples off the line to confirm materials, construction, and sizing match your approved spec before the factory commits to a full run.
Includes
+First-off sample inspection vs. approved spec
+Materials and construction verification
+Dimensions, color, and finish check
+Go / no-go recommendation before mass production
Best for: New products, new factories
From $150-200
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Before you place your first order with a new factory, I go there to confirm they actually exist, have the capacity to produce your product, and aren't a trading company pretending to be a manufacturer.
Includes
+Physical verification the factory exists
+Production capacity and equipment assessment
+Worker count and facility size
+Business license check and photo documentation
Best for: New supplier relationships
From $400
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A deep-dive assessment of a factory's entire quality management system — their processes, equipment calibration, QC procedures, and workforce. Ideal before signing long-term supply agreements.
Includes
+Full production line walkthrough
+QC process and documentation review
+Equipment and calibration assessment
+Detailed scoring report with improvement notes
Best for: Long-term supplier vetting
From $600
Free Supplier negotiation support
Included with live inspection
When I find defects on site, I stay and negotiate directly with the factory manager in Chinese — rework timelines, replacement units, or credit toward your next order. You approve, I execute.
Let’s Stay in Touch
Let's schedule a Video or Phone call so I can better understand your needs and concerns so I can provide the best service Possible.
Ready to see your order before it ships?
Have Questions or concerns? Send me an email or schedule a free consultation.
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