Factory Audits in Manufacturing: Comprehensive Guide to Effective Assessments
Factory audits are essential for UK OEMs, product developers, and procurement teams sourcing from overseas manufacturers. With rising quality expectations, legal requirements like UKCA, and ESG commitments, auditing your supplier’s capabilities, compliance, and ethical standards before production can prevent costly mistakes. This guide covers different types of factory audits (QMS, capability, process, ESG, pre-shipment), how to conduct them, common pitfalls to avoid, and why they’re indispensable.
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