Explains the practical process for flagging, documenting, and rejecting substandard goods before shipment using pre-shipment inspection reports and escrow-based payment protection, plus how disputes get resolved with a sourcing partner’s internal team. Maps to the Quality Control & Production Monitoring feature and the pain point of supplier quality inconsistency. Cross-links to the ‘Pre-Shipment Inspection in India: A US Importer’s Guide’ and ‘How Does Dispute Resolution Work in India Sourcing?’ articles.