A factory audit is a standardized process used by quality managers to determine if a supplier or vendor conforms with the required business standards in delivering high quality products and services. Performing regular factory audits involves the evaluation of a suppliers Quality Management System (QMS), organization, production processes and compliance with safety measures. This comprehensive factory audit checklist is used to screen existing or potential factory suppliers. This template can be used by quality and compliance teams to evaluate whether the suppliers meet the required business standards in producing quality products. The template can serve as a guide for the inspector to do the following, Provide general information on the factory supplier, Evaluate all key areas such as production, quality, and compliance, Take photo evidence of any risks which need immediate resolution, Assign actions to responsible teams and authorized people, Determine whether the evaluated supplier can assist your business, Complete the audit by signing off. Factory audits can be used to evaluate your existing providers as well as help you select the best supplier for your business. Here are the three key elements you should focus on when evaluating your suppliers, Productivity, A good supplier should deliver your products on time. Evaluating the suppliers production processes will give you confidence whether they can meet order quantities on time. Examine all workflows during production. Track how much time was spent to finish all products within a given time frame. Assess the efficiency of machines and manufacturing equipment used. Quality Control, Measuring your suppliers existing QMS ensures that work quality is on par with set standards. A good QMS should also have effective monitoring procedures to support continuous improvement. Learn how to conduct different forms of quality audits. Regulatory Compliance, Business requirements and certifications often extend to your suppliers. Supplier noncompliance can put your own business and certifications at risk. There are several certifications you can check to ensure that your supplier not only strive to deliver your products efficiently but also meets regulatory standards e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001).Paper based factory audits are time consuming to complete onsite and upon completion require more tedious work back in the office. Quality managers can use mobile technology such as Auditor by Safety Culture to streamline their factory audits. Complete your factory audit on a hand held device, capture unlimited photos and generate your report while on site without needing to go back to the office. CIL Provides Accredited Factory compliance Auditing in Rudrapur , Uttarakhand , India. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body for factory compliance auditing or vendor audit.