What you need to know to do a supplier auditUnderstanding your company's operations in detail is crucial when building a solid supply chain for it. Obviously, if your production process is distant or foreign, that is easier said than done. Fortunately, audits enable your business to closely monitor
Read MoreAssessing manufacturers is a vital aspect of supply chain management for many consumer product brands. As such, you may be thinking about conducting a supplier audit to help uncover hidden manufacturing issues or aid in supplier development. In general, audits allow you to assess suppliers, but they
Read MoreCriteria for Supplier Audit Evaluation:1. Critical DefectsDefects identified in the quality system that would result in regulatory authorities determining that the system has collapsed, is not in a "controlled state," and/or would result in a high risk of products on the market or released to the ma
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