KOTITI

Company Verification Service(CVS)

What is CVS?
Company Verification Service (CVS) is to check the business license, organization chart, and import/export record of inquired local officials by visiting actual address of the company.
Why perform CVS?
As there have been many fake certificates and licenses, CVS verifies whether the client's supplier or buyer is a legitimate company or not, protecting the client from professional scammers before the official cooperation.
What is checked during CVS?
- Business License
- Actual address
- Organization chart
- Name card of CEO
- Latest export and import records
- Certificates for product or services
- Available bank accounts
- Production/assembly/packing line
- Other information

Management Audit (MA)

What is MA?
Management Audit(MA) is based on the internationally recognized ISO 9000 standards for quality management systems. Qualified auditors independently assess everything from production capacities and quality control systems to staff facilities and working conditions by going on site and getting the information which client needs to ensure high-qualified supplier.
Why perform MA?
It is a cost-effective, time-efficient way to compile a complete profile of the suppliers which enables clients to find out whether their suppliers are reliable, have the right production capacity, and able to meet the client’s quality expectations.
What is checked during MA?
- Auditor follows the globally recognized ISO 9000: 2008 standard for quality management systems, designed by international experts to verify all aspects as follows:
- Production scope
- Control of records
- Policy of quality
- Internal audit
- Management evaluation
- Human resources management
- Work environment
- Purchasing
- Control of nonconforming product

Environmental Audit (EA)

What is EA?
Environmental Audit(EA) is based on the internationally recognized ISO 140001 standards for environmental management systems. Qualified auditors independently assess factory compliance with local laws and regulations for environmental protection, as well as best practices based on ISO 14000 family of standards
Why perform EA?
To check supplier’s conformity of environment regulations and standards, and to improve the environmental impact of the supply chain with comprehensive audit programs.
What is checked during EA?
- Auditor follows an environmental audit protocol that conforms to the ISO 14001 standard (performance evaluation guidelines for environmental management systems), which includes:
- Environmental Policy
- Legal requirements and risk assessment
- Definition of the environmental aspects related to manufacturer activities
- Environmental objectives and program
- Noise
- Handling and storage of chemicals
- Waste and Wastewater disposal
- Air pollution
- Resource consumption
- Emergency preparation

Social Accountability Audit (SA)

What is SA?
Social Accountability Audit(SA) is based on internationally recognized SA 8000 or Sedex (SMETA) standards for social and ethical compliance. Qualified auditors independently assess social responsibility of the suppliers and compliance with local labor law regulations.
Why perform SA?
To protect client’s image by selecting socially and environmentally responsible suppliers/factories, as some factories in developing countries may have child labor problem, work overload, unsafe working conditions, etc.
What is checked during SA?
- Auditor follows an international standards, including the SA 8000 for corporate social accountability , designed by international experts to verify all aspects as below:
- Child labor
- Forced Labor
- Health and Safety
- Freedom of Association and Right to collective Bargaining
- Discrimination
- Disciplinary practices
- Working hours
- Compensation
- Management systems

Fabric Inspection

Defect marking method

10 point system : Mainly used for cotton spinning company, Japan buyers, and Australia buyers. Usage has been reduced.

Warp direction	Weft direction	Point
10~36 inch	over half	10
5~10 inch	5~below half	5
1~5 inch	1~5 inch	3
below 1 inch	below 1 inch	1
hole & tear	hole & tear	10

4 point system : Approved by the American Apparel Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Used by US Department of Defense, as well as most of the fabric manufacturers and garment manufacturers.

Defect size	Point
over 9 inch	4
6~9 inch	3
3~6 inch	2
below 3 inch	1

Point calculation
- 10 points system

- 4 points system
Acceptable Point Count Level

Woven Fabric

Fabric Types	Individual Roll	Shipment
All Synthetic Polyester/Nylon/Acetate Dress shirting Filament Rayon Worsted Spun	20points/100 sq.yds. 24points/100sq. meters	16points/100sq.yds. 19points/100sq. meters
Basic Denim Canvas Poplin/Oxford Gingham Shirting Spun Rayon Woolen Spun Chambray/Indigo yarn dyed All specialty fabric jacquard/Dobby Corduroy/Velvet/Stretch denim Cotton/Synthetic/Blends	20points/100 sq.yds. 24points/100sq. meters	16points/100sq.yds. 19points/100sq. meters
Linen/Blends, Muslin, Ramie/Blends	40points/100sq.yds. 48points/100sq. meters	32points/100sq.yds. 38points/100sq. meters
Duopioni Silk/Lightweight Silk	50points/100sq.yds. 60points/100sq. meters	40points/100sq.yds. 48points/100sq. meters

Knitted Fabric

Fabric Types	Individual Roll	Shipment
All Synthetic Polyester/Nylon/Acetate Filament Rayon Worsted Spun Silk Blended	20points/100 sq.yds. 24points/100sq. meters	16points/100sq.yds. 19points/100sq. meters
All specialty fabric jacquard/Dobby Spun Rayon Woolen Spun Indigo yarn dyed Velour/Spandex	25points/100sq.yds. 30points/100sq. meters	16points/100sq.yds. 19points/100sq. meters
Basic Knit Fabric (Combed Cotton/ Cotton Blended)	30points/100sq.yds. 35points/100sq. meters	25points/100sq.yds. 30points/100sq. meters
Basic Knit Fabric (Carded Cotton)	40points/100sq.yds. 48points/100sq. meters	32points/100sq.yds. 38points/100sq. meters

Other check points

Production Monitoring (PM)

What is PM?
Technical inspector visits a factory during the production cycle, representing client’s interests, to ensure production, materials, quality and the schedules are at the level which client and client’s manufacturer initially agreed upon.
Why need PM?
PM is a great way to get constant feedback during the production process, which helps to avoid unexpected costs and delays.
What is checked during PM?
Qualified inspector checks different production lines and manufacturing processes and gives advice to the vendor and factory while also checking the manufactured products.
An inspector scrutinizes the factory, enforcing client’s specifications, selecting units at random for inspection and identifying and eliminating defects. Client receives daily reports regarding quality and completion status, putting client in control of the entire process

Initial Production Inspection (IPI)

What is IPI?
Initial Production Inspection (IPI) confirms that client’s requirements are well implemented, and prevents potential problems with the resources, materials, schedules, managements, etc. IPI is the first step to ensure the quality of products, as it works as an early-warning system that safeguards the product quality.
Why need IPI?
IPI is the only stage where the materials can be checked to make sure that they meet client’s quality requirements. Ensuring that the correct materials are being used to make client’s product will reduce product failure and any potential risks. During IPI, Sample Picking can be recommended to client.
What is checked during IPI?
- Inspector uses the standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure.
  IPI covers comprehensive criteria including:
- Workmanship
- Functionality
- Overall appearance
- Durability
- Size measurement

During Production Inspection (DPI)

What is DPI?
During-Production Inspection(DPI) is on-site product inspection performed when 40-50% of client’s production is completed and packed for shipping. Inspector will randomly selects units from all completed batches of client’s production and perform inspection to check if the product meets client’s expectation and the defects founded at IPI is mended.
Why need DPI?
By offering information about product quality, capacity, and delivery time to client, client can handle issues in its early stage and prevent greater problems in advance.
What is checked during DPI?
- Inspector uses the standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure.
  DPI covers comprehensive criteria including:
- Workmanship
- Functionality
- Overall appearance
- Durability
- Size measurement

Pre Shipment Inspection (PSI)

What is PSI?
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is conducted when production is completed and at least 80% of the shipment has been packed. Samples are selected randomly from all batches and inspected comprehensively to check its compliance with client’s specifications.
Why need PSI?
Pre-Shipment Inspection(PSI) is to reduce the risks of releasing defected products to marketplace and customers. Through PSI, clients can avoid complaints of end users while maintaining their reputation. Also, it prevents clients from paying for incorrect products.
The suppliers will know that client is keeping a watch over them and the products. This will reduce time delays and ensure that product standards are maintained.
What is checked during PSI?
- Inspector uses the standard internationally recognized ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) statistical sampling procedure.
  PSI covers comprehensive criteria including:
- Quantity
- Packing status
- Shipping mark
- Label, logo, hangtag
- Overall appearance
- Size measurement
- On-site test

Defect Sorting Inspection (DSI)

What is DSI?
Defect-Sorting Inspection (DSI) is to check specific problems such as mal-functioning and imperfect-packaging, and to sort out as many defected products as possible during allocated period.
Why need DSI?
It is efficient way for client to check if the factory has reworked the products as client request and check the defect rate in total shipment. DSI is the only way to verify if the factory has correctly reworked the issued products, since it is very important to correctly sort out the previously spotted defective items.
What is checked during DSI?
- Quantity
- Appearance defects
- Problematic function
- Dead or live insect
- Odor
- Broken needle, metals
- Others

Sample Picking (SP)

What is SP?
Sample Picking (SP) is the process that inspector visits the factory, randomly selects samples which client have requested, then sends those samples to location where client have appointed.
Why need SP?
SP is useful in saving cost and time when the client is not able to visit the factory due to its distance. Also, it is a good way to check product quality when the samples provided by the supplier seem not reliable enough.
What is checked during SP?
The inspectors randomly collect the samples and leave the photo as evidence for the process to pick and collect the samples. Seal the collected samples and put inspector’s sign on the surface of the package and take photo and the photo is recorded in report

Container Loading Supervision (CLS)

What is CLS?
Container Loading Supervision(CLS) is the final step in the manufacturing process. Qualified Inspector will randomly select boxes to confirm whether each carton contains the right quantity, whether the quality matches the specifications and/or approved sample provided by client, and whether that all packaging material contains the correct barcodes, labeling, and packing materials.
Why need CLS?
To check the final details of client’s products and to make sure that actually ordered quantity of products are securely loaded onto a container before the final payment. Having on-site checks while the products are being loaded will allow client to maintain complete control over supply chains.
What is checked during CLS?
- Quantity
- Packing list
- Packing status of carton
- Individual packing
- Container conditions
- Product specifications
- Shipping mark
- Labeling
- Seal and container no.
- Others