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Factory Audit Checklist for Supplier Evaluation

by Anitra Viswanathan, from the Community

Use this factory audit checklist to assess new or existing suppliers against business standards. Evaluate general information, production processes, quality control, capacity and sourcing, maintenance, visual controls, lean practices, and compliance including safety and environmental measures. Capture photo evidence of issues, assign corrective actions to responsible teams, and document findings. Track on-time shipments and process times, verify PPE, emergency equipment, and first-aid readiness, and confirm energy-efficient practices. Conclude with a signed report to support supplier approval decisions.

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Factory Audit Checklist
This comprehensive factory audit checklist is used to screen existing or potential factory suppliers. This template can be used by quality and compliance teams to evaluate whether the suppliers meet the required business standards in producing quality products. The template can serve as a guide for the inspector to do the following: Provide a general information of the factory supplier,Evaluate all key areas such as production, quality and compliance,Take photo evidence of any risk which needs immediate resolution,Assign actions to responsible teams and authorized people,Determine whether the supplier evaluated can assist your business,Complete the audit by signing off.
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Factory Visit Report Template
Use this factory visit report template to document key details during site visits, including title page, location, factory entrance and internal roads, worker uniforms, photos of critical areas, and comments. Capture evidence with images, note compliance observations, and summarize site conditions for supplier qualification, quality checks, and operational reviews. Ideal for manufacturing teams and auditors assessing factory readiness, safety, and standards adherence.
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Supplier Evaluation Form Template
Use this Supplier Evaluation Form to onboard new suppliers or assess current vendors against quality, delivery performance, capacity, certifications, safety, environmental and ethical policies. Capture business details, insurance and ISO/SSIP certificates, evaluate culture and compliance, review credit terms, and record assessor remarks and final decisions. Tailor the checklist to your procurement process to standardize reviews and improve supplier performance.
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Supplier Operational Audit Checklist
Use this supplier operational audit checklist to evaluate the capabilities, quality management system, and production controls of potential or current suppliers. The template guides auditors through supplier information, certifications, and compliance with ISO 9001, PED, and API Q1. Assess management responsibility, metrics, and quality culture; purchasing controls and material certification; operations including machining, assembly, testing, and outsourced processes; non-destructive testing and corrosion protection; handling of non-conforming product, corrective and preventive actions, customer complaints, warranties, and documentation at receiving, warehousing, and dispatch. It supports factory tours, equipment reviews, and continuous improvement practices such as Lean and Six Sigma to ensure robust supply quality and compliance.
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Factory Audit Checklist for Supplier Evaluation

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