A supplier audit is when a third-party inspector visits a supplier's warehouse, factory or processing facility to review and check its practices, processes, certification and trading history. Goodada conducts Supplier Audits across 76 countries.
Goodada's Supplier Audits are tailored to meet a client's requirements and the industry in which the Supplier operates. Our industry-tailored audit reports enable our clients to maximize the information-gathering process when an auditor is requested to visit a supplier to conduct an audit on behalf of the client.
It is considered best practice to audit a supplier every two years and to have this audit conducted by a third-party inspection firm such as Goodada.
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There are two main types of Supplier Audits that third-party Inspection companies offer their clients. The best type will depend on the reasons the client requires the supplier audit to be done. These types are:
An announced Audit is when the Supplier that will be audited has been informed that they will be audited. An audit date is agreed upon between the Supplier and the auditor. Sometimes, with the client's permission, the Supplier will receive a list of questions and items that the auditor will review.
2. Unannounced Supplier Audits
An Unannounced audits is when an auditor arrives at a Suppliers facility, but the supplier has not been told beforehand that the auditor is visiting.
This advantage of this style of audit is that it enables confirms to get a real unaltered view of the supplier and their operations without the supplier being able to prepare or change them to suit the audit. The disadvantage of this style of audit is that there is a high chance that the auditor will be refused entry onto the suppliers premises, or the key personnel are not available to provide the information required.
1. Client registers and books a Supplier Audit on Goodada
2. A pre audit online meeting is held between the client and the audit manager
3. The tailored audit template is designed .
4. The audit team is selected
5. If it is an Announced Audit, the Supplier is contacted by the audit team and the audit date is agreed.
6. The Audit team visit the Supplier to conduct the audit
7. An Audit report is prepared which details the results and findings of the audit.
8. The audit report is uploaded onto the clients Goodada Inspections panel for their review.
Goodada has been providing Supplier Audits and inspection services for over 20 years. Today, we offer Supplier Audit and Inspection services across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, North America and many other countries. We have offices in Europe, Asia, USA and the UK. Our team of experts are available to provide assistance to solve and quality issues or supply chain challenges that you may be facing.
Goodada offers a range of inspection services, to learn more, please visit our Types of Inspections page.
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Para ler sobre nossos serviços de Auditoria de Fornecedores em português, visite o site Goodada Portuguese.
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