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Remote Audit Of A Factory’s Quality System: It Can Work!

October 13, 2021

Remote Audit of a Factory's Quality System: It Can Work!

Performing a remote audit (conducted without actually going to the factory) is nothing new. And a lot of companies have started using them because of the covid-19 pandemic. In 2013, The ASQ Quality Press published eAuditing - Virtual Communication and Remote Auditing, and much of that book’s advice is still relevant today. After all, there were already iPads and iPhones, as well as wifi connections.  What’s new? There are a lot more options when it comes to hardware (typically on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: China Supplier Vetting Tagged With: auditing suppliers, audits, coronavirus, vetting suppliers

Using Factory Audits To Qualify Your Chinese Suppliers

May 17, 2021

Using Factory Audits To Qualify Your Chinese Suppliers

When I talk to someone who is contemplating whether they should work with a particular supplier, I advise them to visit the factory and/or have it audited. And this can lead to confusion, as the next question is usually "what type of audit?" Let's look at your factory audit options... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Factory Audits Tagged With: auditing suppliers, audits, continuous auditing, factory audit tips, factory audits, quality system audits, social compliance audits

Continuous Auditing to Keep Pressure on a China Factory: How it Works

June 12, 2019

Continuous Auditing to Keep Pressure on a China Factory: How it Works

One of the questions our clients ask most often is "how to keep the pressure on our supplier's factory so they improve and they don't make the same mistakes again". Continuous auditing is an answer to this, but how does it work? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Process Improvement Tagged With: auditing suppliers, audits, continual auditing, continuous auditing, factory audit tips, factory audits, supplier improvement


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