Mid-course Status Check

Three applied questions covering a failed final inspection, an SMV-based capacity commitment and a buyer negotiation on price.

Answer with the decision you would defend in front of both the buyer and the factory management.

1. A final random inspection fails at AQL 2.5 on measurement defects across two cartons. What is the correct sequence?
Choose one answer
Repack the two cartons and request re-inspection the same dayContain the lot, 100 percent re-check against the approved measurement chart, correct the sewing cause, then request re-inspection with evidenceShip on the buyer's risk and negotiate a discountBlame the inspector and escalate to the buyer
2. An order of 40,000 pieces at SMV 18 must ship in 20 working days. Your line gives 3,600 available minutes per operator-day at 55 percent efficiency with 40 operators. Is the commitment safe?
Choose one answer
Yes, capacity is comfortableNo — effective capacity is about 88,000 productive minutes per day against a requirement of 36,000 minutes per day, so it fits only if efficiency and attendance hold; a written buffer plan is requiredCapacity cannot be estimated before cutting startsSMV is irrelevant when the buyer sets the date
3. A buyer demands a 6 percent price reduction on a repeat style. Which negotiation position is strongest?
Choose one answer
Accept to protect the relationshipRefuse without explanationOpen the cost build-up, show fabric, CM and overhead movement, and trade the reduction against volume, longer lead time or fabric consolidationReduce quality inputs quietly to hold the margin

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