Your suppliers’ performance becomes your performance. Supplier audits give you independent evidence of how suppliers control quality, safety, compliance and continuity before you rely on them.
When to Audit a Supplier
- Before approving a new or critical supplier
- After quality problems, late deliveries or complaints
- Periodically for high-risk or high-value suppliers
- When a customer or regulator requires evidence of supply chain control
What We Audit
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Quality management | Process control, inspection, nonconforming product, traceability |
| Capacity and capability | Equipment, competence, subcontracting |
| Compliance | Legal, product and customer-specific requirements |
| HSE and social | Health and safety, environmental controls, codes of conduct |
| Continuity | Business continuity, supply risk, information security |
How a Supplier Audit Programme Works
- Agree the criteria, scoring method and report template with you.
- Prioritize suppliers by risk.
- Schedule audits on site or remotely.
- Deliver consistent reports with scores, findings and evidence.
- Track corrective actions and re-audit where needed.
What You Receive
Comparable reports across suppliers, a summary dashboard for programmes, and clear recommendations against your criteria. Approval decisions stay with you.
Check Certificates Too
Before any audit, verify each supplier’s certificates with the issuing certification body. You can check USGSR certificates on our Certificate Verification page.