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Supplier Quality Audit Checklist
Supplier Approval and Selection
Verify supplier's business registration and financial stability.
Ensure supplier meets industry-specific certifications and standards.
Review supplier's quality management system documentation.
Assess supplier's production capacity and capability.
Evaluate supplier's track record with other clients.
Quality Management System Evaluation
Check the supplier's adherence to ISO 9001 or equivalent standards.
Review the supplier's process for handling non-conforming products.
Assess the supplier's internal audit processes and frequency.
Evaluate the supplier's corrective and preventive action plans.
Examine the supplier's document control and record-keeping practices.
Process Control and Monitoring
Inspect the supplier's use of process control techniques.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Review the supplier's system for tracking and analyzing process data.
Assess procedures for in-process inspections and testing.
Evaluate the supplier's methods for managing changes in production.
Product Quality and Inspection
Examine the supplier's incoming material inspection process.
Review final product inspection procedures and documentation.
Check for traceability of materials and components in the production process.
Ensure the supplier conducts regular product testing and validation.
Evaluate the supplier's process for handling customer complaints.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Assess the supplier's inventory management and control processes.
Review the supplier's shipping and delivery performance records.
Ensure the supplier has contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.
Evaluate the supplier's communication and coordination with sub-suppliers.
Inspect the supplier's packaging and labeling standards.
