What is the Visual verification of the products
The visual verification of products is an important quality control process in manufacturing and supply chain management. It is the process of inspecting goods using the human eye, sometimes aided by tools or technology, to assess their physical characteristics,quality, and conformity to specifications without destructive testing.
“AQM BD visual verification of products procedure plays a crucial role in maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. It is a fundamental quality control method that significantly reduces the number of defective products and maintains brand reputation for quality.”
key aspects of Visual verification of products
Visual verification of products helps maintain quality control
throughout the production process.
It is used to typically examine the physical appearance of products ( Color, shape, size, and finish ).
It also helps examine surface quality and detect scratches, dents,
, blemishes, cracks and deformations.
It is also an essential tool for checking correct product information, barcode/QR code readability and proper placement of labels and markings.
It also helps us check the condition of packaging materials, the correct packaging method and the presence of all required inserts or accessories.
Below are some of the methods and technologies used:
- Direct visual inspection by trained personnel that can also integrate High-resolution cameras and imaging systems and Lighting equipment for enhanced visibility
- Use of magnifying glasses or microscopes for detailed examination
- Comparison with approved samples or reference images sometimes using digital comparison tools and machine vision systems for automated inspection.
- Checklists and standardized procedures.
Importance of the visual verification of products
The importance of the visual verification of products in different industries are manifest in ensuring product quality and consistency, verifying merchandise condition before sale, checking for visual contamination or spoilage and identifying visible defects in components or finished products. The benefits of this verification method include:
- Quick and non-destructive method of quality control
- Ability to catch a wide range of defects
- Relatively low cost compared to some other inspection methods
- Immediate feedback for production line adjustments.