Factory Audits

All articles in the “Factory Audits” category.

An Introduction to Auditing – The How & Why

We saw this video posted recently and thought it was such an excellent introduction to audits that we had to share. We’ve also written a few articles related to auditing: Preparing for an Audit Top 3 Factory Audit Components Social Accountability Audits Sustainability Audits

Preparing for an audit

Factory Audits

A previous Quality Q & A newsletter article featured tips for audit preparation. In the reprinted content below, Pro QC’s Supplier Development Manager discusses how each party can expedite the process. Preparation for a factory audit can be broken down by responsibilities of the client, supplier (factory) and third party (Pro QC). Communication and […]

Top 3 – Key factory audit components

Factory Audits

Performing factory audits to assist in supplier selection or throughout the production cycle is a primary contributor to a reduction in both sourcing risks and cost. While specific standards often apply, such as the ISO series, factory audits do have several key components in common. 1) Management Who is the management and what management style […]

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