How to Schedule a Quality Control Inspection with Pietra
Ensuring your products meet quality standards before they leave the factory is a crucial step in the production process. Pietra offers several ways to schedule a quality control inspection, helping you verify product quality and avoid surprises.
Pietra will always schedule time with you before moving forward or charging for any Quality Control Inspections. During your call with one of our QC specialists, we'll confirm the scope of work and pricing and answer any questions you have about the process.
Ways to Schedule a Quality Control Inspection
1. Schedule a General Quality Check
If you’re looking for a general quality check, you can:
Navigate to All Pietra Apps in your Creator Hub.
Select "Schedule a Quality Check" to book time with a Pietra representative.
Our team will coordinate and schedule an onsite factory inspection for your production run.
2. Book a Factory Quality Audit
Factory quality audits can be booked under Orders & Shipments in the Sourcing section.
This audit takes place before your products leave the factory floor, ensuring they meet agreed-upon specifications.
3. Schedule a Quality Check at Checkout
When paying your production invoice, you’ll have the option to schedule an order inspection before the goods leave the factory.
This option is available only for production runs and must be scheduled before paying your deposit.
Steps to Scheduling a Quality Inspection at Checkout
Go to your Invoices section and select the invoice for your production run.
Review and confirm that all product details are accurate.
Continue to the Shipping section, where you’ll see options to:
Ship directly to Pietra’s Fulfillment Center
Ship to another address of your choosing
Select "Book an Order Inspection"
This protects your inventory by ensuring your supplier meets quality standards.
The quoted rate for the inspection varies based on the subtotal of your production run.
A Pietra representative will follow up to confirm the details of the inspection.
What Happens If You Decline an Inspection?
If you choose not to book an inspection, you accept the order as is.
Any variations or discrepancies must be resolved directly between you and the supplier.
Pietra does not intervene in supplier-creator disputes related to production orders.
Final Steps
Once you’ve made your selection, proceed to the payment screen to complete your invoice.
If you booked an inspection, Pietra’s team will coordinate the process and provide updates.
Why Book a Quality Inspection?
✔ Minimizes risk by ensuring products meet your specifications.
✔ Prevents costly mistakes before products leave the factory.
✔ Provides peace of mind when working with a new supplier.
By leveraging Pietra’s quality control services, you can confidently move forward with your production knowing your products meet the highest standards.