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What is a Supplier Audit? And what is the need for it?

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What is a Supplier Audit? And what is the need for it?

A supplier audit is performed by businesses to ensure that the external supplier meets the organization’s quality standards. In a supplier audit, the auditor inspects if the supplier is adhering to the industry regulation practices, such as health and safety measures and correct manufacturing processes. There are various types of supplier audit to ensure quality assurance is consistent. The most common types of supplier audits are system audits, compliance audits, process audits, and product audits.


Having better visibility into a supplier’s processes and quality management systems (QMS) allows manufacturers to help avoid the risk of products that do not meet the quality standards of the business. Supplier audits are part of the quality team’s due diligence or annual review. Supplier auditing will enable businesses to evaluate a supplier’s products and processes based on the defined quality standards at the time of onboarding. Supplier audits are also usually requested when

  • the supplier is new, and there isn’t enough performance information
  • the supplier is critical to supply chain reliability and the organization


Supplier audit focuses on reviewing all the processes in supplier onboarding and performance. This thorough analysis reveals gaps, if any, and helps reveal any potential risks.


To maintain customer satisfaction, it is essential to keep the quality standards of the product. A supplier audit helps ensure the suppliers follow the quality standards and maintain quality control.


Helps improve and maintain communication with suppliers as regular audits ensure quality objectives are consistently met and enhanced to meet the organization’s ever-changing needs.


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