Supplier Audit (Second Party Audit)

• Supplier audits help ensure that your suppliers meet your quality standards, deliver products or services as agreed upon, and comply with contractual requirements. By assessing supplier performance and capabilities, you can mitigate supply chain risks and maintain product/service quality.

Supplier audits are typically conducted by your organization’s procurement or quality assurance teams, often with support from external auditors or specialists. These individuals are trained to assess supplier performance and compliance with your requirements.

Supplier audits are conducted to drive improvements and foster collaboration with your suppliers. By identifying areas for enhancement and sharing best practices, you can work together to optimize processes, address issues, and strengthen your partnership.

Audit findings are typically communicated to suppliers as part of our commitment to transparency and collaboration. Sharing audit results allows suppliers to address non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and demonstrate their commitment to quality and compliance.

The frequency of supplier audits depends on factors such as supplier risk, product/service criticality, and regulatory requirements. Higher-risk suppliers may be audited more frequently, while others may undergo audits periodically to ensure ongoing compliance and performance improvement.