In this article, we’ll go over some details about factory audits, including the process, types, and checklist. What is the Process of a Factory Audit? A factory audit is an assessment of a manufacturing facility’s quality management system, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The process of a factory audit typically includes the following steps:1) Planning: The auditor and factory management agree on the audit scope, timeline, and objectives. The auditor may request documents and information prior ......

A second-party audit is a type of external audit, how is a second-party audit defined and what are the advantages? Let’s see some examples of the second party. What Is Second Party Audit A second-party audit is an independent evaluation of a company’s quality management system, conducted by a party that has a vested interest in the company’s operations, such as a customer or a supplier. In a second-party audit, the auditor assesses the company’s ability to meet contractual obligations or regulatory requirements. For example, if a company contracts wit......

Total Quality Management (TQM) and ISO 9000 are the products of the continuous development and improvement of the methods and tools people use in solving quality problems. As two stages in the development of quality management doctrine, they are both intrinsically related and substantially different. And it is important to clarify this difference and connection to guide our quality management. The Connection Between TQM And ISO9000　　 1. Theoretical basis is the same. Quality management has gone through three practical stages: inspection quality management, statistical qualit......

An factory audit is to understand what processes are used in the factory to manufacture and control what is manufactured. Sometimes it is done by the company itself, sometimes by a business partner or a third-party organization. In particular, food factories need thorough quality control and strict hygiene management to provide safe food products. This article will help you understand the importance and effectiveness of audits. If you work in a food factory or are about to undergo an audit, please read this article for reference. 1. Contents And Necessity Of Food Factor......

In order to safely and smoothly conduct business with a new company, it is necessary to visit the factory and inspect the site. Factory audits are conducted to understand the state of management and manufacturing processes. The purpose of factory audits is not only for new suppliers but also for existing suppliers to provide guidance on factory technology and quality improvement. Even if a factory is manufacturing products smoothly, a factory audit may uncover deficiencies. It is not uncommon for products not to be manufactured as requested and for problems to occur after product......

Along with the increasing customer requirements for automobiles, the rough management mode of some enterprises runs counter to the automotive industry’s emphasis on the production concept of zero defects, and the International Automotive Action Group released IATF 16949: 2016 “Quality Management System for Automotive Production Parts and Related Services Organizations” in October 2016 according to the changes in the internal and external environment. Promoted by all circles, the standard is now widely used not only as a standard for the automotive industry, but also fo......

What sets on-site inspection from others is the place it takes place. What is on-site inspection, how to prepare it, and what’s the difference between on-site and off-site inspection? What is On-Site Inspection On-site inspection refers to a physical examination of a location, typically in reference to industrial or construction sites, to assess compliance with regulations and standards, or to evaluate the progress and quality of work being performed. Common Types of On-Site InspectionBuilding inspections (construction, safety, code compliance)Environmental inspections......

The first article inspection is important to avoid or reduce quality issues in manufacturing. However, why, when, and how to do the first article inspection? What is First Article Inspection? First Article Inspection (FAI) is a quality assurance process where a sample product from a production run is thoroughly examined and measured to verify that it meets specified design requirements and engineering drawings. The purpose of FAI is to identify any deviations from the design, ensure that production processes are capable of producing conforming parts, and establish a baseline fo......