WHP Manufacturing Audits are a reliable way to assess the credibility and capability of your potential suppliers before engaging in business with them.
Your supply chain is as strong as its weakest link. To ensure the seamless functioning of your business and uninterrupted supply of goods, it is prudent to carefully screen potential suppliers before incorporating them into your supply chain.
WHP Manufacturing Audits are a cost- and time-effective way to prepare a comprehensive profile of your potential supplier, ensuring their reliability as a part of your global supply chain. With a WHP Audit Report in hand, you can confirm whether the audited site is capable of delivering to your production specifications, and take measures to prevent further costly disruptions once production is launched.
What is a Manufacturing Audit?
A manufacturing audit is typically carried out to ascertain whether a potential new supplier can meet production and quality requirements.
The standard manufacturing audit covers the following aspects:
- Factory profile
- Production capacities
- Factory facilities, including the condition of machinery and equipment
- Workflow and organization charts
- Quality assurance systems in place
At the end of the audit, the factory is provided with a corrective action plan for targeted long-term improvement. Key remediations are prioritized, with timelines and KPIs agreed upon with factory management.
Customizable Audit Programs
Our Manufacturing Audits offer a great degree of flexibility and can be customized to meet your specific requirements. The following additional modules can be included in a WHP supplier evaluation:
- Social responsibility and compliance
- Procurement conditions
- R&D – sampling capacity
- Hygiene, health and safety
- Environmental impact
- RoHS standards
- Other modules as required