Tire Cover Third-Party Inspection Support
Independent inspection works best when the inspector sees the same approved references used for production. Szoneier supports customer-appointed inspection across custom tire cover programs, from early production through pre-shipment and loading.
- 4 inspection stages: initial / during production / pre-shipment / loading
- ISO 2859-1:2026 sampling where specified
- 1,000 / 5,000 / 10,000+ units can use defined inspection plans
- Multi-SKU checks: size + artwork + camera + packaging
What Third-Party Inspection Support Means at Szoneier
Third-party inspection support means Szoneier prepares the order so an independent inspector appointed by the customer can verify the production lot against agreed product and packaging requirements. Szoneier remains the manufacturer, not the independent inspection company. The inspector applies the agreed checklist and sampling method, reports findings independently, and the shipment decision follows the customer’s approved release process.
Factory QC and Independent Inspection Are Separate Controls
Szoneier’s internal quality process can cover incoming material, first-piece review, inline inspection and final checks. An independent inspection adds another layer by allowing a customer-appointed party to verify selected goods against the accepted specification. The two systems complement each other: internal QC should prevent defects during production, while independent inspection provides external verification before the next commercial milestone.
Inspection Is Different From Laboratory Testing
On-site inspection usually focuses on quantity, SKU identity, dimensions, workmanship, artwork, packaging, labels, simple functional checks and product conformity that can be evaluated at the factory. Laboratory testing is used when the project requires controlled methods for characteristics such as tensile or tear performance, abrasion, hydrostatic resistance, colorfastness, accelerated UV exposure, cold-crack behavior or restricted substances. One does not automatically replace the other.
Choose the Inspection Stage Based on the Risk You Need to Control
| Inspection Stage | Typical Timing | Main Purpose | Tire Cover Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Production Check | Early production / first production output | Verify production setup before defects scale | Material, active artwork, first pieces, pattern and initial workmanship |
| During Production Inspection | Bulk production underway | Detect systematic or SKU-specific issues while correction is still possible | Size mix, printing, sewing, camera versions, inline consistency |
| Pre-Shipment / Final Random Inspection | Finished goods available for inspection | Verify the completed order before shipment release | Quantity, dimensions, defects, artwork, packaging, labels and SKU conformity |
| Loading Check / Supervision | During loading | Confirm the correct cartons and quantities are loaded as arranged | Carton count, SKU marks, loading condition and shipment identification |
Inspection Stages
Different inspection stages serve different purposes for production and shipment.
Initial Production Check
This stage is useful for new products, new materials, first orders or programs where a wrong setup could be repeated across a large quantity. The inspector can review whether the production lot is using the intended material, artwork revision, pattern, construction and packaging references before the order has progressed too far for economical correction.
During Production Inspection
During-production inspection is especially useful for larger orders, complicated artwork, camera-compatible versions or many SKUs. It can reveal systemic issues while production is still active. If a logo is consistently misplaced, one size has the wrong sidewall depth or a camera reinforcement is being sewn incorrectly, the factory can contain the affected work and correct the process before all units are completed.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection is the main independent release checkpoint for many commercial orders. Finished products are sampled from the available lot and checked against the agreed criteria. Szoneier prepares the order so the inspector can identify cartons, access goods, match SKU records and compare samples with the approved specification and physical references.
Loading Check
Loading inspection focuses on shipment execution rather than replacing the product-quality inspection. It can verify carton quantities, SKU marks, visible carton condition, loading sequence and shipment identification. Where container or seal records are part of the customer’s process, these can be handled according to the agreed inspection instructions.
Plan the Inspection Before the Inspector Arrives
A successful inspection starts before the inspection date. Szoneier needs the correct order reference, inspection type, production status, sampling instruction and acceptance documents in advance so the production lot can be prepared without influencing the inspector’s independent sample selection. Late or incomplete instructions can create avoidable delays even when the goods themselves are ready.
Confirm the Order and Lot
The inspection booking should identify the PO, PI or order reference, total quantity, SKU count, size mix, camera and non-camera variants, artwork versions and any separate lots. If a 5,000-piece program contains 12 SKUs, the inspector should not arrive with only the total order quantity and no SKU structure.
Confirm the Inspection Method
The customer should state whether the inspection uses its own quality manual, a third-party agency protocol, ISO 2859-1:2026 sampling where applicable, or another agreed plan. The inspection level, AQL, defect classification and any mandatory checks should be provided before the visit rather than negotiated after defects have already been counted.
Confirm Production Readiness
Szoneier provides an honest production status so the inspection is booked at the correct stage. A pre-shipment inspection should not be represented as ready if major quantities are still incomplete, unpacked or unavailable for sampling. If the inspection company has its own readiness threshold, the booking should follow that requirement.
Confirm Special Access and Equipment
If the inspection requires a reference tire, fitment fixture, camera setup, barcode scanner, weighing method, specific measuring equipment, drop test, carton opening quantity or other special setup, these needs should be identified before the visit. Some checks can be performed with normal factory resources; others require special preparation or a laboratory.
Build an Inspection Reference Package Before Sampling Begins
The most important inspection tool is not a checklist by itself; it is a controlled reference package that tells the inspector exactly which product has been approved. Szoneier can organize project references so dimensions, artwork, camera construction, packaging and SKU identity point to the same released configuration rather than to different stages of product development.
Approved Product Specification
The specification should identify the product family, size, material, construction, critical dimensions, camera configuration where applicable, labels, accessories and packaging. Measurements that are critical to acceptance should define how and where they are taken instead of using vague descriptions such as “about 33 inches.”
Approved Artwork and Version
The inspector needs the production artwork revision, not an early concept file. Important references can include logo orientation, text, artwork scale, color reference, camera safe zone and size-specific layout. When multiple artworks are used in one order, each SKU should be linked to the correct file.
Golden Sample or Approved Reference
The golden sample provides a physical comparison for overall appearance, material hand, construction, seam execution, print placement and packaging. It works together with the written specification; it should not replace dimensional requirements or other written criteria that cannot be judged from appearance alone.
SKU and Packaging Matrix
For multi-size or multi-artwork programs, the inspection pack should identify SKU, size, artwork version, camera version, material, barcode, unit pack and carton quantity. This gives the inspector a way to verify that correct individual components have been assembled into the correct commercial SKU.
Customer Inspection Checklist
Brand-specific inspection requirements should be included directly. If a customer defines critical, major and minor defects, specific AQL values, barcode tests, fitment checks or packaging requirements, those rules should be available before samples are evaluated.
CTA 1: Prepare Reference Package
Use a Tire Cover Inspection Checklist Built Around the Actual Product
| Inspection Area | Main Reference | Typical Independent Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity & SKU | PO / SKU matrix | Order quantity, SKU mix, size mix, camera/non-camera identification |
| Material | Approved swatch / material reference | Material family, color, surface, visible construction, specified weight/thickness where applicable |
| Dimensions | Approved specification | Face/cover dimensions, sidewall depth, opening dimensions, pack dimensions where specified |
| Artwork | Approved artwork revision | Logo, spelling, orientation, placement, size-specific layout, obvious print defects |
| Camera configuration | Camera/pattern reference | Opening position, opening size, reinforcement, seam and artwork safe zone |
| Workmanship | Golden sample / QC criteria | Open seams, skipped stitches, loose threads, seam consistency, elastic and reinforcement |
| Fit / function | Approved fitment method | Installed fit or dimensional/fixture verification where arranged, retention and camera clearance |
| Packaging | Packaging specification | Fold, unit package, inserts, labels, barcode, carton marks and quantity per carton |
| Shipment identity | Shipping instructions | Correct cartons, marks, quantities and loading identification where loading check is required |
Define Critical Characteristics Up Front & Use the Checklist With the Sample Plan
Not every measurement or visual difference has the same commercial impact. A wrong camera opening can make a product unusable; a loose thread may be repairable; a carton-mark error can create warehouse problems without changing the physical tire cover. The customer inspection protocol should classify defects according to real product risk.
Define Critical Characteristics Up Front
Not every measurement or visual difference has the same commercial impact. A wrong camera opening can make a product unusable; a loose thread may be repairable; a carton-mark error can create warehouse problems without changing the physical tire cover. The customer inspection protocol should classify defects according to real product risk.
Use the Checklist With the Sample Plan
The checklist identifies what to inspect. The sampling plan identifies how many units are selected and how acceptance or rejection is determined. These are different controls and should be prepared together before the inspector begins counting defects.
- CTA 1: Download Checklist Structure
- CTA 2: Share Inspection Criteria
Verify Material and Construction Against the Approved Reference
Material verification during an on-site inspection should confirm that production uses the approved construction, not attempt to reproduce every laboratory test at the factory. Szoneier can present the approved swatch, material reference and project specification so the inspector can compare identity, color, surface, backing and other agreed characteristics that are practical to verify on site.
Material Family and Surface
PVC, vinyl, marine vinyl, PU-type materials and 420D, 600D or 900D Oxford constructions can look similar from a distance while behaving differently in the finished product. The inspector should compare the production material with the approved reference rather than accepting a generic description such as “black 600D” without supporting project information.
Weight, Thickness and Width Where Specified
If fabric weight, physical thickness or usable width is a controlled project parameter and an agreed on-site measurement method exists, the inspector can verify the relevant samples or production records. These values should come from the approved specification; Szoneier does not create a universal GSM or thickness tolerance for all tire cover materials.
Coating and Backing
Oxford fabric performance depends heavily on coating and backing, while vinyl or PU products can differ in surface and reverse construction. Visual comparison can identify obvious mismatches, but a claim such as hydrostatic resistance or chemical composition requires the relevant test method or documentation rather than visual inspection alone.
Construction Must Match the Material
The inspector can also verify whether the approved material has been combined with the correct seam, elastic casing, reinforcement and other construction details. A correct fabric used with the wrong camera reinforcement or sewing method is still a product non-conformity.
Verify Size, Fitment and Camera Geometry With the Correct Method
Tire cover fit is a combination of dimensions and installed behavior. An independent inspector can verify critical finished measurements, but a ruler alone cannot always prove real vehicle fit. Szoneier separates dimensional verification from installed-fit verification so the inspection method matches what the customer has actually approved and what equipment is available on inspection day.
Dimensional Verification
The specification can define face dimensions, sidewall depth, opening dimensions, elastic opening, finished circumference or other project-critical measurements. The measurement method should be consistent with the approved specification because soft goods can produce different readings if they are stretched, compressed or measured from different seam points.
Tire Size Context
A nominal platform such as 31, 32, 33, 35 or 37+ inches is useful for product organization, but fitment development should connect to the actual tire data. For example, 285/70R17 has a theoretical outside diameter of about 32.7 inches, yet real tires with the same nominal code can vary by brand, tread, inflation and wear. The inspection should therefore follow the released pattern/specification rather than re-engineering fitment from the wheel diameter alone.
Installed Fit Verification Where Arranged
If a reference tire, fixture or approved installed setup is available, the inspector can check sidewall coverage, retention, wrinkling, seam location and overall fit. If no suitable installation reference is available, the report should distinguish dimensional inspection from a true installed-fit verification.
Camera-Compatible Configuration
For camera products, inspection can include opening position, opening diameter, reinforcement shape, seam execution, orientation and artwork safe zone. Where the approved setup permits, camera clearance can also be checked on the relevant reference installation. The inspector should verify the correct camera version for each SKU rather than assuming one opening applies to every vehicle or tire size.
Verify Artwork and Printing Against the Released Production File
A tire cover is visually simple in shape but demanding in graphic placement because the artwork must remain intentional across a large circular face, different diameters and camera openings. Independent inspection should compare production with the active artwork revision, not with a screenshot, old concept or unrelated website image.
Logo, Text and Orientation
The inspector can verify the correct logo, spelling, orientation, main graphic elements and overall placement. For directional graphics, top/bottom orientation should be defined so the cover does not pass visual inspection while being rotated incorrectly on the installed tire.
Size-Specific Artwork
A 32-inch and 37-inch cover do not always use identical artwork scaling. Text distance from the edge, logo proportion, photo crop and camera safe zone can change by size. The inspection reference should identify the approved file for each applicable SKU.
Color Reference
Where color is critical, the inspection should use the agreed comparison method: approved physical print, color swatch, Pantone reference or another defined standard. A screen image alone should not become an absolute physical color acceptance standard unless the project expressly defines it that way.
Print Defects
Inspection can identify visible issues such as smearing, missing ink, contamination, severe banding, misregistration, obvious scratches, peeling or incorrect print placement according to the agreed criteria. Formal adhesion, abrasion or colorfastness claims require the relevant test method when specified.
Verify Workmanship, Retention and Functional Construction
Tire cover workmanship should be inspected in relation to how the product is installed and used. Seam quality, elastic retention, sidewall construction, reinforcement and finishing all contribute to whether the cover remains secure and presents the approved appearance. Szoneier provides the golden sample and workmanship criteria so the inspector can separate acceptable production characteristics from real defects.
Sewing and Seams
Typical checks can include open seams, skipped stitches, seam breaks, untrimmed or excessive loose threads, distorted seam lines, incorrect seam allowance where measurable, and construction that differs from the approved sample. Defect classification follows the customer’s inspection protocol rather than one universal Szoneier AQL table.
Elastic and Rear Retention
The rear elastic or retention system should be present, correctly assembled and consistent with the approved construction. Where a functional installation is possible, the inspector can check whether the cover can be installed and retained as intended without obvious abnormal looseness or excessive installation difficulty.
Reinforcements and Local Details
Camera reinforcements, stress points, labels, attachment details and other local constructions should be checked against the approved sample or specification. The purpose is to catch missing, misplaced or incorrectly assembled components before shipment.
Product Cleanliness and Presentation
Final inspection can include stains, oil marks, contamination, severe creasing, odor concerns where part of the customer’s criteria, and other presentation issues that affect the commercial product. Packaging should protect an approved print surface rather than create a new defect after final QC.
Verify Packaging, Labels, Barcodes and Loading Details
A finished tire cover can meet the product specification and still fail a retail or warehouse program if the wrong barcode, wrong size label, wrong pack quantity or wrong carton mark is used. Third-party inspection should therefore extend from the physical cover into the commercial packaging and shipment identity when these requirements are part of the order.
Unit Packaging
The inspector can verify the approved fold, bag or retail package, inserts, warnings, product labels, size identification and accessories. Camera-compatible products may also require a fold that does not place excessive compression directly across the reinforced opening.
Barcode and Label Verification
If the customer supplies barcode data or marketplace labels, the inspection checklist can require visual and scan verification using the agreed method. The inspector should confirm that the barcode belongs to the correct SKU rather than simply confirming that a barcode exists.
Carton Quantity and Marks
Carton inspection can cover quantity per carton, SKU identity, shipping marks, carton labels, visible condition and dimensions or weight where specified. Multi-SKU orders benefit from clear carton segregation so the inspector can select samples without losing the link between the product and its commercial SKU.
Loading Verification
Where a loading check is booked, Szoneier makes the relevant cartons available for loading verification. The inspector can record carton count, marks, visible carton condition and loading identification according to the agreed process. Loading supervision does not replace the pre-shipment product-quality inspection.
CTA 1: Review Packaging Checks
CTA 2: Send Label Requirements
CTA 1: Review Packaging Checks
CTA 2: Send Label Requirements
Use AQL and Sampling as an Acceptance System, Not a Defect Percentage Shortcut
Third-party product inspection is often sample-based rather than a 100% check. When the customer’s inspection program specifies ISO 2859-1, the current published edition is ISO 2859-1:2026, which defines AQL-indexed sampling schemes for lot-by-lot inspection by attributes and replaced the previous 1999 edition. The specific inspection level, AQL values and switching rules should come from the customer’s approved quality plan or agreed inspection protocol.
AQL Does Not Mean “Exactly This Percentage of Defects Is Allowed”
AQL is used within an acceptance-sampling system to determine sampling schemes and acceptance/rejection criteria. The actual decision depends on lot size, inspection level, selected plan, defect classification and the number of defects found in the sample. It should not be reduced to a statement such as “AQL 2.5 means 2.5% defective products are accepted.”
Defect Classification Comes Before Counting
The customer or inspection protocol should define critical, major and minor defects, or another applicable classification. For a tire cover, an unsafe condition, wrong product identity, incorrect camera configuration, serious fitment error, wrong artwork, loose thread and minor cosmetic variation do not necessarily carry the same severity.
The Inspector Selects Samples
Szoneier prepares accessible cartons and production lots so the independent inspector can select samples according to the agreed sampling procedure. The factory can assist with opening, moving and repacking goods, but sample selection remains with the independent inspection process when independence is required.
Multi-SKU Sampling Needs a Defined Lot Structure
A 10,000-piece order may contain one SKU or dozens of SKUs. The inspection plan should specify how sampling applies across size, artwork, camera and packaging variants. Szoneier provides the SKU matrix and lot information so the customer or inspection agency can apply its sampling method correctly.
- CTA 1: Send AQL Requirement
- CTA 2: Review Sampling Plan
Prepare the Factory for an Efficient Independent Inspection Day
Inspection support is operational. The inspector needs identifiable goods, current documents, safe access and a practical working area. Szoneier prepares the relevant production lot without hiding or pre-selecting samples, while also protecting the confidentiality of unrelated customer programs that may be present in the facility at the same time.
Goods Must Be Accessible
Cartons should be identifiable and positioned so the inspector can select the required samples. If a large order is stored across several areas, Szoneier coordinates access so the sampling plan is not restricted only to the easiest cartons to reach.
Documents Must Match the Goods
The active PO/SKU matrix, specification, artwork, golden sample, packaging reference and inspection checklist should be available to the responsible factory contact. Obsolete versions should be clearly removed from the inspection reference set.
Factory Support Without Influencing the Result
Szoneier personnel can help move cartons, unpack and repack goods, demonstrate the approved measurement method, provide product history and answer technical questions. The independent inspector remains responsible for recording findings and issuing its own report according to the appointed agency or customer procedure.
Protect Other Customers' Confidentiality
Inspection access is arranged around the relevant order. Photography, file access and production-area access may be controlled where necessary to prevent exposure of unrelated customer artwork, samples, purchase information or confidential products. This protects both the inspecting customer and other brands working with Szoneier.
When Inspection Finds a Non-Conformity, Control the Affected Goods First
A failed or conditional inspection is not solved by arguing with the report. The first priority is to identify the affected lot, stop incorrect goods from moving forward, understand the cause and define an action that matches the actual defect. Szoneier uses the inspection finding as an input to containment and corrective action rather than treating every problem as the same type of rework.
Contain the Affected Lot
Affected cartons, SKUs or production batches can be separated so they are not mixed into goods that meet the specification. The containment scope depends on whether the issue is isolated, SKU-specific or systematic across the production lot.
Confirm the Root Cause
The team reviews the finding against material, artwork revision, pattern, sewing process, camera construction, packing instruction and production records. A wrong logo can come from file control; a wrong camera opening can come from a pattern revision; an incorrect carton mix can come from packing identification. The corrective action should target the real source.
Choose the Correct Action
Different findings require different responses. Mixed SKUs may need sorting. Loose threads or defined workmanship issues may allow rework. Incorrect print or material may require replacement or remake. A customer-requested change after approval is handled differently from a manufacturing non-conformity. Commercial responsibility follows the confirmed cause and applicable order terms.
Perform an Internal Recheck
After corrective work, Szoneier rechecks the affected goods against the same acceptance reference before asking the customer or independent agency to inspect again. The goal is to avoid paying for or scheduling a reinspection before the corrective action is actually complete. CTA 1: Review Corrective Action CTA 2: Submit Inspection Finding
Reinspection and Shipment Release Close the Independent Inspection Loop
When the customer’s quality plan requires reinspection, Szoneier prepares the corrected lot for a new independent sample selection rather than asking the factory’s internal recheck to replace the external decision. The shipment then proceeds only through the release process agreed for the order.
Reinspection Uses the Corrected Production Lot
Szoneier provides the updated production status, identifies the affected SKU or lot, and makes the corrected goods available. The inspector applies the agreed reinspection procedure and reports the result independently.
Corrective Action Records Can Support the Review
Where requested, Szoneier can provide a summary of the finding, containment, root cause, corrective action and internal verification. The independent inspector does not need to accept the factory’s conclusion automatically; the record simply helps the customer understand what changed between inspections.
Shipment Release Belongs to the Agreed Commercial Process
An inspection report is an input to the customer’s shipment decision. Depending on the order, release may come from the customer, sourcing office, quality team, nominated inspection company under delegated authority, or another agreed party. Szoneier follows the documented release instruction instead of assuming that finished production alone authorizes dispatch.
Shipping Begins After the Quality Gate
Once the required inspection and release conditions are satisfied, the order can move into the agreed express, air or sea shipping process. Production lead time and international transit remain separate schedule components, and an inspection delay can affect a previously estimated dispatch date.
CTA 1: Plan Reinspection
CTA 2: Confirm Shipment Release
CTA 1: Plan Reinspection
CTA 2: Confirm Shipment Release
Build Third-Party Inspection Into Multi-SKU and Repeat Brand Programs
Large tire cover programs often combine sizes, artworks, camera configurations and packaging variants. Inspection becomes more useful when the quality plan reflects this product architecture rather than treating a 30-SKU order as one undifferentiated lot. Szoneier can provide the product matrix and approved references needed for the customer’s independent inspection program.
Control High-Risk Variants
Five sizes combined with three artworks and two camera configurations create 30 possible product combinations. Camera versions, new sizes, new materials or recently revised artwork may carry higher product risk than stable repeat SKUs. The customer or inspection agency can use the SKU information to design the appropriate sampling strategy.
First Orders and Repeat Orders Can Use Different Plans
A new product family may justify inspection during production plus pre-shipment verification, while a mature repeat order may follow a different program defined by the customer’s quality system. Szoneier does not automatically reduce or skip inspection because an earlier order passed; any change in inspection strategy belongs to the customer’s approved program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Szoneier can support a customer-appointed independent inspection company subject to reasonable scheduling, site-access, confidentiality and project requirements. The customer should provide the inspection booking, order reference, checklist, sampling instructions and special requirements in advance so the goods and reference documents can be prepared correctly.
No. Szoneier performs its own internal quality controls as the manufacturer and supports the independent inspection process, but the third-party inspector performs its own sample selection, inspection and reporting according to the appointed procedure. This separation is important to preserve independent verification.
Yes, where the customer’s inspection program specifies that standard and the inspection company applies it. ISO 2859-1:2026 is the current edition for AQL-indexed lot-by-lot attribute sampling. The customer or inspection protocol should define the inspection level, AQL values and defect classifications applicable to the order.
No. An AQL-based third-party inspection is normally a sample-based acceptance process rather than a 100% inspection of every unit. Szoneier’s internal QC and the independent sample inspection perform different functions. If the customer requires 100% inspection of a specific characteristic, that requirement should be stated separately.
Yes, but the method must be defined. Critical dimensions can be checked against the specification. Real installed-fit verification can also be performed when an appropriate reference tire, fixture or approved setup is arranged. Without an installation reference, the report should not present a dimensional check as proof of actual vehicle fit.
Yes. The inspection can verify the correct camera SKU, opening position, opening diameter, reinforcement, seam, orientation and artwork safe zone. Where the required reference setup is available, camera clearance and installed behavior can also be evaluated.
The inspector can compare material with the approved swatch or specification and perform practical on-site measurements where the inspection plan defines them. Formal properties such as tensile strength, abrasion, hydrostatic pressure, accelerated UV or restricted substances require the relevant laboratory test method when those results are required.
Szoneier first contains the affected goods, reviews the finding and root cause, then performs the appropriate sorting, rework, replacement or other corrective action according to the confirmed issue and order terms. After internal verification, the corrected lot can be prepared for independent reinspection if the customer’s release process requires it.
The shipment-release authority follows the agreed commercial and quality process. It may be the customer’s quality team, sourcing office, nominated inspection organization under delegated authority, or another agreed party. Szoneier does not treat completion of production as automatic shipment authorization when an external quality gate is required.
Book early enough for the inspection company and Szoneier to confirm the target date, production stage, SKU structure, sampling plan, reference documents and any special equipment or fitment setup. The exact booking lead time depends on the inspection provider, location and project schedule, so it should be confirmed for the current order rather than assumed from a fixed website number.
Prepare Your Third-Party Tire Cover Inspection With Szoneier
Send Szoneier the inspection requirement before the planned visit so the production lot, approved references and SKU records can be prepared without interfering with independent sample selection. We can confirm factory readiness, identify missing documents, arrange access to the relevant goods and support the technical checks required for the tire cover program.
Please provide the information already available:
- PO, PI or order reference
- Total quantity and number of SKUs
- Inspection company or appointed quality team
- Inspection type: initial, during production, pre-shipment or loading
- Requested inspection date or inspection window
- Production readiness requirement from the inspection provider
- Customer inspection checklist or quality manual
- Sampling plan, inspection level and AQL where specified
- Critical / major / minor defect definitions where applicable
- Approved product specification and artwork revision
- Golden sample or approved reference requirement
- Tire sizes and critical dimensional checks
- Camera-compatible SKUs and camera inspection criteria
- Material checks or laboratory-testing requirements
- Packaging, label, barcode and carton requirements
- Report recipient and shipment-release procedure
- Reinspection requirements if the initial result is not accepted