Factory Audit is a compulsory process that saves time and money through the improvement of the efficiency and productivity of importers and suppliers, minimizes risk by ensuring that suppliers can deliver products and services that align with the clients needs and requirements and guarantees quality of products sourced from the supply chain. Factory Audit ofSecurity,1.Global Security Verification (GSV Audit),After the occurrence of the events on September 11, 2001, both governments and customs organizations around the globe have come up with supply chain security measures aimed at securing trade, protecting against terrorist acts and combating illegal trafficking. Governments and customs organizations have embraced and implemented the enhanced supply chain security standards and criteria, including PIP, AEO and CTPAT. In order to enforce and adhere to the international supply chain security standards, factories need to access their supply chain so that they can identify, mitigate and get rid of potential risks to security. The Global Security Verification Audit must involve the use of a cutting edge methodology that promotes best practices in the global trade industry. This will enable importers and suppliers to reduce risks that are connected to cross border movement of goods and also expediting their arrival at their respective destinations. The effective use of resources, structured processes and innovation will go a long way in ensuring that the best GSV Audit is achieved. The integration of multiple global chain security initiatives such as CTPAT, PIP and AEO will help in propelling the development of the global security verification process, which results in more developed safety assurance, efficiency, risk control and increased cost savings. Other benefits of Global Security Verification Audit include the following, It helps importers and suppliers to combine efforts via the same industry platform and collaboration. It gives room for effective gathering of data, analysis and reporting capabilities. These help in reducing risk and give room for more informed decision making for all parties involved. CDG Audit reduces audit fatigue by allowing suppliers to share their verification reports with different importers. This enables them to prioritize the available resources towards learning and improvement against repeat auditing. It improves the efficiency of the audit process and also ensures consistency and better reporting capabilities.2.Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)Audit, This form of audit is a voluntary government business initiative that is aimed at building cooperative relationships that improve the security of the international supply chain as well as U.S. border. According to Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, U.S. Customs and Border Protection are able to provide the highest form of cargo security via close cooperation with those that own the international supply chain (such as carriers, importers, licensed customs brokers, consolidators and manufacturers).Businesses must ensure the integrity of their security practices. They must also communicate and verify the security guidelines of their partners within the supply chain. Highlighted below are the benefits of CTPAT audit, It ensures the security of the supply chain, It verifies the manufacturers compliance, It also improves the security of the U.S. border. The following conditions must be audited during CTPAT audit, VitalItems, Conveyance Security, Container Security, Physical Access Controls, Personnel Security, Procedural Security, Physical Security, Security and Threat Awareness, Information Technology, Awareness, Security. Companies with CTPAT certification must ensure that they have a documented process that will help them in determining and reducing risk in their international supply chain. This enables factories to have low risk, thereby leading to expedited processing of their cargo and Customs examinations. Factory Audit by Big Brands, Big brands like Walmart, Disney, Macys, Target, Costco and Sears are known for the highest standard of the supply chain management in the world because they have their factory audit system. Your supply chain quality will be improved if your suppliers pass one of these brands audits. Although their audit systems are slightly different, they include 3 common parts namely,1.Social Compliance Audit, Social compliance audits are increasingly becoming an important part of all global supply chains. They are carried out to in such a way that suppliers are able to evaluate in line with local laws. Social compliance audits are mostly practiced in India. These forms of audits are carried out to ensure that business partners abide by their organizations commitment to commercial social responsibility. Social compliance audits are conducted by professionals that are well versed in social responsibility audits and adhere to SA8000 international standard. Compliance reduces the risk of contributing to environmental and social harm, and its thus best that the supply chain conforms to this form of audit. The social compliance audits that are carried out in India involve engagement with the stakeholders, systematic long term approach and transparency. It helps to validate integrity, transparency and consistency.2.Quality Control Audit, Quality control audit involves the systematic examination of a quality system. It is carried out by an audit team or by an internal or external quality auditor. It constitutes an important part of a factories quality management system. It is also an essential element in the ISO quality system standard of a factory.3.Security Audit, Security Audit is an extensive form of audit that involves the formal overview of a factories security systems and processes. This form of audit is an all encompassing and in depth review of physical attributes, policy and standard operating procedures. It consists of the technical and conceptual overview of the factories security systems and processes. CDG Provides Accredited Factory compliance Auditing in Baddi , Himachal Pradesh, India. CDG is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body for factory compliance auditing