A factory verification report, section by section
After an on-site factory verification you receive a written report in English or Spanish. Every real report comes with the video recorded at the factory. Below is the structure of the report. Each box explains what the section covers and shows an example of the kind of entry you would read, marked EXAMPLE.
The report describes what we verified and saw on the day of the visit. It is not a laboratory test or a certificate for the products.
A short answer first: is this a manufacturer able to make your order, and what do we recommend you do next?
We check the business license against the name on your quotation: legal name, registered address, business scope and legal representative. Names and numbers are masked in a shared example.
The evidence for the answer: what we saw on the production floor, not what the website says.
The machines and lines we saw, and whether they were running.
What the factory says it can produce, what we observed, and what is still open.
How the factory checks its own work: incoming material, in-process checks, final inspection and the measuring tools used.
A time-stamped list of what the video and photos show, so you can jump to the part that matters to you.
A quotation requested as a local buyer, compared with the quotation you received.
Everything we could not confirm or did not like, ranked by how much it matters.
What we recommend, and the options open to you.
Want to see a real one?
Our Guatemala expandable-homes case study shows a real factory visit, with photos and video from the factory. The client and factory details are removed.
To understand why you can trust how we are paid, read our impartiality statement. To see the services and prices, go to factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real report?
No. This page shows the structure of a factory verification report with example entries. The names, findings and numbers are illustrative and do not describe a real factory or client.
Does every report come with video?
Yes. Every real report comes with the video recorded on site during the visit, so you can check our conclusions against what we saw.
In which language is the report written?
In English or Spanish, as you prefer.
Can I see a real, de-identified case?
Yes. Our Guatemala expandable-homes case study shows a real factory visit with photos and video, with the client and factory details removed.
Is the report a quality certificate for the products?
No. It describes what we verified and saw on the day of the visit. It is not a laboratory test, a certification or legal advice.
Get a report like this for your supplier
Not sure yet? Start with a remote check. It looks at the basics before anyone travels to the factory.