Independent Inspection, Audit & Quality Assurance
Independent Inspection, Audit & Quality Assurance solutions helping brands, retailers, importers, exporters and manufacturers build stronger supply chains.
Our Foundation
Four principles that guide every inspection, audit, and assurance service we deliver.
Every inspection is independent and unbiased. We have no commercial ties to factories — your interests are our only focus.
Grounded in 12+ years of hands-on manufacturing and sourcing experience across apparel, hardlines, and global supply chains.
Structured, evidence-based reports with AQL sampling data and photo documentation — clear pass/fail results you can act on.
Beyond the report: CAPA management and supplier scorecards that close the loop and build long-term supply-chain quality.
Our Services
From raw materials to container loading — four service categories built to protect product quality and reduce supply-chain risk.
On-site product inspections at every stage of the production cycle — from raw materials and early production through final random inspection and container loading.
Comprehensive factory capability, technical, and social compliance audits that assess suppliers against defined criteria and buyer standards.
A fully integrated, end-to-end quality management program combining inspections, audits, and corrective-action management across your supplier base.
Targeted services including Pre-Production Meetings, Sample Picking for Lab, Sample Validation, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA Verification, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Consulting, and Training.
Industries
Category expertise across consumer products — from apparel and textiles to hardlines and promotional goods.
Apparel & Garments
Woven, knit, denim — measurements, workmanship, fit and labeling.
Home Textiles
Bedding, towels, curtains and soft furnishings.
Footwear
Materials, construction, bonding, sizing and durability.
Fashion Accessories
Belts, scarves, hats, jewelry and small leather goods.
Bags & Luggage
Stitching, zipper/hardware function, load and stress testing.
Hardlines
Houseware, kitchenware, tools, furniture and general merchandise.
Consumer Goods
General consumer products — quantity, workmanship, labeling and AQL.
Promotional Products
Branded merchandise — print accuracy, color match and quantity.
Service Coverage
Local inspectors strategically positioned across all major manufacturing clusters — minimising travel cost and ensuring factory-floor language proficiency.
Response SLAs
24-Hour Deployment
Guaranteed on-site inspection within 24 hours across Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Tirupur.
48-Hour Deployment
On-site verification within 48 hours for all rest of cities, remote locations, and small manufacturing clusters.
Pan-India Network
Active across all major and small manufacturing zones to eliminate unnecessary travel costs.
Native Fluency
Localized inspectors fluent in regional floor languages for precision reporting.
Active Locations
Why Choose AIU
A founder-led team with real factory-floor experience — combining independent verification with a modern quality platform.
No commercial ties to factories. Our inspectors work solely in your interest.
12+ years across apparel, hardlines, softlines, and global supply-chain operations.
Every report is backed by AQL sampling data and categorized photo documentation.
Closed-loop corrective and preventive action tracking to prevent defect recurrence.
Structured digital reports delivered via client portal — accessible, searchable, downloadable.
Fast scheduling, clear communication, and dedicated account support.
Multi-country sourcing know-how covering diverse product categories and factory environments.
Supplier scorecards that track quality trends over time and surface risk before it becomes a problem.
Instantly calculate your required sample size, accept number, and reject number based on ISO 2859-1. Used by sourcing managers and QC teams worldwide.
Example: 3,000 units · Level II
Client Testimonials
Independent feedback from brands and importers who rely on AIU for supply chain assurance.
AIU's inspection reports are thorough and delivered exactly on time. The photo documentation and AQL results gave us the confidence to approve the shipment without hesitation. We've now standardised AIU as our inspection partner for all India-origin orders.
Sarah M.
Sourcing Manager, UK Fashion Retailer
What sets AIU apart is the CAPA follow-through. Most agencies hand over a failure report and disappear. AIU stayed engaged until the factory actually fixed the root cause — and the re-inspection confirmed it. That closed-loop approach is exactly what we needed.
David L.
VP Supply Chain, US Home Goods Brand
We booked a last-minute FRI in Tirupur with 24 hours notice. AIU confirmed within the hour and delivered the full report by 6 PM the same day. The speed and quality of service is genuinely impressive for an independent agency.
Priya K.
Quality Director, European Apparel Importer
* Testimonials reflect client experiences. Names anonymised by request.
How We Work
A repeatable, quality-controlled process — from booking to closed-loop corrective action.
Step 01
Submit your inspection request online. We confirm scope, schedule, and factory details.
Step 02
Our team prepares checklists, AQL sampling plans, and briefs the assigned inspector.
Step 03
Inspector attends factory, performs structured checks with photo evidence and AQL sampling.
Step 04
Findings are reviewed by our QC team for accuracy and completeness before release.
Step 05
A clear pass/fail report is delivered to your client portal with full evidence documentation.
Step 06
Defects trigger corrective action tracking — we monitor until issues are verified resolved.
Talk to our team about your inspection, audit, or quality assurance needs — no obligation.
