amfori QMI audits
amfori QMI (Quality Management Initiative) service is available to amfori members who are committed to offer professional guidance and assessment tools for manufacturing practice and quality management in the production sites, with a common standard aiming to reduce costs, efforts in qualifications and assessments. As an approved provider of amfori QMI audits, QIMA offers comprehensive audit programs to brands and retailers sourcing in China. With quality inspection being QIMA’s legacy service and expertise, QIMA is also approved to audit for other amfori initiative including amfori BSCI.
Our qualified auditors will verify the compliance of your supplier’s facilities with all requirements of the amfori QMI assessment tool including:
Production capacity
Technical competence
Testing capacity
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What is an amfori QMI Audit?
amfori QMI (Quality Management Initiative) was launched in Q1 2022 and provides a set of standardized quick scan tools that enable companies to drive quality management and capability improvements in their supply chain and to trade with purpose. The initiative was started following a successful pilot program in China supported by amfori Members partnering with German Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong.
amfori QMI was established in response to amfori members’ needs for an integrated strategic approach addressing global buyers’ challenges on duplication of auditing efforts, waste of resources and inconsistent assessments and confusion.
An audit to ensure compliance with the amfori QMI assessment tools must be conducted by an approved amfori QMI Service Provider and involves thorough on-site assessment of supplier facilities by professional technical auditors.
Why perform an amfori QMI audit? - Sustainable supply Chain benefits chart
| amfori Member / Buyer | Producer / Factory |
|---|---|
| Reduce overall resources towards producers’ assessment and avoid duplication of factory audits | Avoid audit fatigue and reduce audit costs |
| Integrated approach of managing sustainable buyer-supplier relationship in a holistic manner – amfori’s one-stop platform | Effective management of multiple audits with one common auditing tool via amfori that links to visible return-on-investment (ROI) |
| Use this common standard to benchmark and identify sustainable producers | Continuous improvement in quality management capability for sustainable production |
| Strategic and multi-dimensional monitoring of multiple producers’ quality management capability | Build and maintain customer retention, trust, and satisfaction |
The QIMA Benefits
In-depth local knowledge with auditors attuned to the culture, laws and practices of their region.
CSR experts receive regular training on regulations and best practice.
Global coverage across 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Continuous improvement approach drives long-term change and empowers suppliers to act.
Online program management book audits, make payments and download detailed reports.
Custom compliance dashboard to assess supplier performance, track progress and visualize your supply network.
