Manufacturing Audits
Your supply chain is only as good as its weakest link. The only way to ensure smooth running of your business and uninterrupted supply of goods is to thoroughly vet potential suppliers before integrating them into your supply chain.
Manufacturing Audits by QIMA are a cost- and time-effective way to prepare a complete profile of your potential supplier, ensuring they will become a reliable part of your global supply chain. With a QIMA Audit Report in hand you will be able to confirm that the audited site is capable of delivering to your production specifications, address and prevent potential further costly disruptions once production is launched.
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What Is a Manufacturing Audit?
A manufacturing audit is typically implemented to confirm whether a potential new supplier is capable of meeting production and quality requirements.
The standard manufacturing audit covers:
Factory profile
Production capacities
Factory facilities, including condition of machinery and equipment
Workflow and organization charts
Quality assurance systems in place
At the end of the audit, the factory is provided with a corrective action plan for targeted long-term improvement. Key remediations are prioritized, with timelines and KPIsagreed upon.
Customizable Audit Programs
Our Manufacturing Audits offer a great degree of flexibility and can be customized to fit your specific requirements.
The following additional modules can be included in a QIMA supplier evaluation:
Social responsibility and compliance
Procurement conditions
R&D – sampling capacity
Hygiene, health and safety
Environmental impact
RoHS standards
Other modules as required
Manufacturing Audit Expertise
QIMA's Manufacturing Audits adhere to the internationally recognized ISO 9000 standards for Quality Management System. Our auditors are profiled specialists with an average of 5 years of experience in the field, and undergo regular training and attestation.
We can establish a dedicated pool of specialized auditors for your custom manufacturing audit program.
Why Perform a Manufacturing Audit
To verify that your supplier's facilities are operational and suitable for manufacturing your product
To ensure that your supplier's sourcing policies comply with your own
To identify and hedge against potential quality, operational, and ethical risks
To evaluate the competence of the factory management
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.