Factory Audit Checklist
A structured checklist to evaluate supplier capability and compliance.
Use this checklist to standardize supplier audits and document capability gaps.
Management systems
Review document control, QA procedures, and corrective action systems.
Operational readiness
Assess equipment maintenance, staffing levels, and production flow.
Step-by-step
- - Collect supplier documents before the visit.
- - Conduct a facility walkthrough and interviews.
- - Score the supplier and document risks.
Checklist preview
- - Business licenses and certifications
- - QC process documentation
- - Production capacity evidence
Key takeaways
- - Audits prevent onboarding risk.
- - Scorecards enable apples-to-apples comparisons.