What is a Technical Audit

When it comes to partnering with a new supplier or enhancing the performance of an existing one, ensuring their adherence to your standards is crucial. That's where auditing comes in. By conducting a thorough review of their performance against pre-established quality criteria, you can make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement. A QIMA technical audit provides a comprehensive assessment of a factory’s systems and processes and identifies ways to maintain or improve quality levels, giving you the confidence that your standards will be met or any shortcomings will be addressed effectively.

Our Solutions

When we carry out a technical audit, we make an independent, robust and comprehensive assessment of your supplier’s (or potential supplier’s) capabilities. The exact checks that are carried out in a QIMA audit can be tailored to your particular industry or product following our guidance. Alternatively, they can be tailored to your own in-house quality requirements.

Why Perform a Technical Audit?

• Verify that a new supplier is capable of meeting your requirements.
• Manage quality risks and prevent quality failings by ensuring adequate in-factory systems are in place.
• Identify ways to improve quality standards.
• Ensure that quality and safety standards are maintained across multiple suppliers.

What You will Receive Following An Audit:

After an audit is complete, the findings are delivered to you in a comprehensive report. This will be available within 48 hours. Where issues are identified, a corrective action plan (CAP) is also provided to your supplier. This will outline any actions they need to take to bring quality standards up to the right level. Our specialist auditors also provide an overall score that represents the level of risk in your supplier. Progress on corrective actions can be measured through a follow-up audit, desktop review and/or phone calls. You can also manage the implementation of the corrective action plan through our factory improvement services. Technical audits are carried out by a senior QIMA auditor or an auditor leader with at least 5 years of experience in the field.