Supplier Audit Checklist

Supplier Information

□ Company registration verified
□ Business licenses current
□ Financial stability assessed
□ Insurance coverage adequate
□ Ownership structure clear
□ Management team qualified
□ Years in business verified
□ References checked
□ Legal status confirmed
□ Certifications valid
□ Industry memberships active
□ Reputation assessed

Quality Management System

□ Quality policy documented
□ Quality objectives defined
□ QMS procedures implemented
□ Document control effective
□ Record management adequate
□ Management review conducted
□ Internal audits performed
□ Corrective actions tracked
□ Preventive actions taken
□ Continuous improvement shown
□ Customer focus demonstrated
□ ISO certification current

Production Capabilities

□ Manufacturing capacity adequate
□ Equipment properly maintained
□ Technology current
□ Process controls implemented
□ Production planning effective
□ Inventory management adequate
□ Lead times acceptable
□ Flexibility demonstrated
□ Scalability possible
□ Backup systems available
□ Contingency plans ready
□ Efficiency metrics tracked

Quality Control

□ Incoming inspection performed
□ In-process controls active
□ Final inspection conducted
□ Testing capabilities adequate
□ Calibration program current
□ Non-conformance managed
□ Traceability maintained
□ Statistical controls used
□ Sampling plans appropriate
□ Release procedures defined
□ Customer requirements met
□ Defect rates acceptable

Supply Chain Management

□ Supplier qualification process
□ Sub-tier suppliers managed
□ Material sourcing controlled
□ Inventory levels appropriate
□ Logistics capabilities adequate
□ Delivery performance tracked
□ Risk management active
□ Business continuity planned
□ Alternative sources identified
□ Cost management effective
□ Communication excellent
□ Collaboration strong

Regulatory Compliance

□ Industry regulations met
□ Environmental compliance verified
□ Safety standards followed
□ Labor laws observed
□ Import/export compliant
□ Product compliance certified
□ Documentation complete
□ Audit trail maintained
□ Government inspections passed
□ Permits current
□ Violations addressed
□ Reporting accurate

Environmental & Sustainability

□ Environmental policy exists
□ ISO 14001 certified
□ Waste management proper
□ Emissions controlled
□ Energy efficiency pursued
□ Water conservation practiced
□ Recycling programs active
□ Hazardous materials managed
□ Sustainability goals set
□ Carbon footprint measured
□ Green initiatives implemented
□ Compliance documented

Social Responsibility

□ Labor practices ethical
□ Working conditions safe
□ Fair wages paid
□ No child labor
□ No forced labor
□ Discrimination prohibited
□ Freedom of association respected
□ Community engagement positive
□ Human rights respected
□ Ethics code implemented
□ Grievance mechanism exists
□ Transparency maintained

Information Security

□ Data protection policies exist
□ Confidentiality agreements signed
□ Access controls implemented
□ Cybersecurity measures active
□ Incident response ready
□ Business continuity planned
□ IP protection enforced
□ System security adequate
□ Physical security proper
□ Employee training conducted
□ Compliance verified
□ Audits performed

Performance Metrics

□ On-time delivery tracked
□ Quality metrics monitored
□ Cost competitiveness maintained
□ Response time acceptable
□ Innovation demonstrated
□ Flexibility shown
□ Communication rated
□ Problem resolution effective
□ Customer satisfaction high
□ Continuous improvement evident
□ Value added measured
□ Partnership approach taken

Risk Assessment

□ Financial risk evaluated
□ Operational risk assessed
□ Quality risk analyzed
□ Delivery risk considered
□ Compliance risk reviewed
□ Reputation risk examined
□ Geographic risk factored
□ Political risk considered
□ Natural disaster risk planned
□ Single source risk identified
□ Mitigation strategies developed
□ Monitoring active

Improvement Opportunities

□ Cost reduction possibilities
□ Quality improvements identified
□ Lead time reductions possible
□ Innovation opportunities exist
□ Process improvements suggested
□ Technology upgrades needed
□ Training requirements identified
□ Communication enhancements
□ Collaboration improvements
□ Sustainability advances
□ Partnership development
□ Long-term value creation