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01 / Services
Factory Audit in Asia
Assess supplier capability before you commit or expand production. A factory audit helps you understand organization, production capability, quality systems, and operational risks before placing orders.
Method / timing
Use before onboarding a new supplier, before scaling volumes, or when supplier performance is unclear.01 / When
Use before onboarding a new supplier, before scaling volumes, or when supplier performance is unclear.
02 / Checkpoints
7 page-specific review areas
03 / Deliverable
A capability-focused audit summary, key risks, strengths and weaknesses, and an overall suitability assessment.
02 / Method
Factory Audit
A capability and process review before placing or expanding orders with a supplier.
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Facilities and equipment
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Production flow
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Quality control process
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Staffing and management structure
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Document control and operational readiness
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Basic capacity indicators
03 / What you receive
What you receive
A capability-focused audit summary, key risks, strengths and weaknesses, and an overall suitability assessment.
01 / Scope
A capability and process review before placing or expanding orders with a supplier.
02 / Evidence
Photos, measurements and observations tied to the selected checkpoints.
03 / Decision
A capability-focused audit summary, key risks, strengths and weaknesses, and an overall suitability assessment.
04 / What the audit must prove
Can the supplier produce the order, and how does it control quality?
A factory audit answers two separate questions. Capacity is about the site, machines, workforce, process, and realistic output. Quality management is about incoming-material checks, dedicated QC staff, in-process controls, final checks, records, and whether the system is actually used.
Before the visit
- 01Confirm the equipment and process needed for the buyer's product are present
- 02Check whether stated capacity is consistent with machines, staffing, and current activity
- 03Review incoming-material, in-process, and final QC records
- 04Look for dedicated QC responsibility rather than workers checking only their own output
05 / Country coverage
Country coverage
Open the local route when a dedicated country-service page exists; otherwise use the country context page.
06 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Is a factory audit only for new suppliers?
No. It is also useful before scaling volumes or when supplier performance needs a fresh operational review.
02Do you assess quality systems and capacity?
Yes. We review visible quality control processes, production organization, and basic indicators of capability and readiness.
03Is working with a trading company always a problem?
No. A transparent trading company can simplify sourcing. The risk is a trader presenting itself as the manufacturer, because the buyer may misunderstand who controls production, equipment, subcontracting, quality, and corrective action.
07 / Related services
Related services
01Product InspectionAn overview that helps buyers choose the right inspection stage across the production cycle.02Pre-Shipment InspectionA final check before goods leave the factory to verify finished products, packaging, and shipment readiness.03During Production InspectionA mid-production review to catch quality and process issues early enough for corrective action.04Initial Production CheckAn early-stage review of materials, first pieces, and production readiness before defects scale.05Container Loading SupervisionOn-site loading control to reduce mix-ups, handling issues, and sealing errors before departure.06Factory AuditA capability and process review before placing or expanding orders with a supplier.07Social Compliance AuditA review of workplace conditions, records, and basic social compliance expectations at supplier level.
Need help choosing the right service?
Tell us the product, factory location, order stage and target date. We will confirm the right method and timing.
