Quality risks can appear at almost every stage of a supply chain. A supplier may use the wrong material, dimensions may fall outside agreed specifications, workmanship may be inconsistent, equipment may not match purchase requirements

Global trade runs on trust, but trust alone isn't enough when products are being shipped across countries. A single defective shipment can lead to rejected orders, financial losses, delayed deliveries, and damaged customer relationships.

In product manufacturing, industrial projects, infrastructure work, and supplier management, inspection plays an important role in reducing risk.