Inspection & Audit
Factory Audit
A factory audit helps assess whether a supplier may be capable of meeting your production requirements. We can help define audit objectives and coordinate suitable site assessments, subject to facility access and qualified personnel availability.
When it fits
When a factory audit makes sense
You are considering a new supplier for a significant or repeat order.
A supplier claims capacity or processes you want verified on site.
You want documented evidence for your sourcing decision file.
You need to verify that production happens at the claimed location.
Scope
Possible deliverables
- Audit scope and objective definition
- Facility and process review plan
- Capacity questions tailored to your product
- Photo and report coordination
- Corrective action follow-up
Process
How an audit is coordinated
- 01
Objective setting
We agree what the audit must establish — existence, capability, capacity, process control, or all of the above.
- 02
Planning
Scope, checklist, timing and facility access are arranged with the supplier.
- 03
Site assessment
Qualified personnel visit the site, review facilities and processes, and record evidence.
- 04
Reporting
Findings are documented with photos where permitted, separating observed facts from observations.
- 05
Follow-up
Corrective actions, where needed, are tracked to closure or escalated to you.
Honest boundaries
What an audit can and cannot verify
- An audit reflects conditions at the time of visit and cannot guarantee future production quality.
- Access and audit depth depend on facility cooperation and qualified personnel availability.
- An audit is not a certification and does not approve the factory for any market.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a factory audit?
Typically: confirmation of the facility's existence, review of production areas and equipment, process controls, capacity indicators and documentation relevant to your order. Scope is agreed in advance.
Can I arrange an audit before ordering?
Yes — pre-order audits are common and are exactly when they add the most value for supplier selection.
Is an audit a certification?
No. It is an assessment report at a point in time. Certification against standards is a separate, qualified process.
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Share your product specifications, target market, estimated order volume and timeline. We will review the project and discuss a suitable approach.