Factory Audit Services, Supplier Qualification and Development

Auditing vendors is a critical but often overlooked step in the sourcing process. Verifying a supplier’s capabilities via one of our highly trained auditors will provide you with comprehensive insight into their set-up, and will tell you whether or not the vendor in question is up to the task. Pro QC International offers a variety of audits for different purposes, e.g. to verify compliance with retailer standards or to assess quality management systems. For example:

• ISO Audits (e.g. 13485-2016, 14001:2015, 9001: 2015)
• Process Audits
• SA8000 audits
• Initial Supplier Verification Audits
• C-TPAT Audits
• GMP Audits

And more.

At Pro QC, we also work closely with clients and their suppliers to improve their system, processes and manufacturing capabilities. Below examples for reference:

• Vendor (Supply Chain) Compliance
  • We assist to ensure supplier compliance with final audits required by major retailers and/or associations. Example compliance requirements we work with include Walmart, BJ’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.
• Continuous Improvement
  • We conduct regular 80/20 evaluations of QC data with continuous improvement initiatives developed and executed.
• Certification Preparation
  • We assist to ensure compliance prior to the final audit. Applicable industry standards include IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, etc.

In other words, our highly qualified engineers and auditors are able to bring your vendors to a higher level, reducing defects and costs in the process.

For reference, please find below overview of production hubs and associated product categories in India:

• Automotive Parts & Components – Chennai, Chandigarh, Pune, Gurgaon, Bangalore
• Carpets & Rugs – Panipat, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Mirazapur
• Home Textiles, Leather, Handicrafts – Jaipur, Tirupur, Karur, Bhiwandi, Kanpur, Kolkata
• Brass Products & Parts – Jamnagar, Moradabad, Aligarh
• Garments & Textiles – Tirupur, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ludhiyana, Noida
• Shoes & Footwear – Agra, Kanpur, Kolkata
• Garments, Accessories – Delhi NCR, Mumbai
• Electronics & Automotive – Greater Noida, Nashik, Pune, Indore
• Rubber – Cochin
• Yarn – Kolkata , Ludhiyana
• Hand Tools – Jalandhar & Ludhiyana