The term "supplier audits" refers to systematic evaluations and assessments of suppliers by a purchaser to ensure they meet agreed standards, requirements, and specifications. The goal is to secure the quality of delivered products or services and minimize potential risks.
Typical software functions in the area of "supplier audits":
Audit Planning and Scheduling: Creation of audit plans and scheduling audit dates for each supplier based on risk assessments and schedules.
Audit Execution: Recording audit results on-site or remotely through audit checklists, document reviews, and interviews.
Non-Conformance Management: Management and tracking of identified deviations and non-conformities during audits.
Audit Reporting: Generation of detailed reports on audit results, including assessments, action plans, and recommendations.
Communication and Follow-Up: Automated notifications and communication of audit results to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Supplier Performance Evaluation: Evaluation of supplier performance based on audit results and other performance indicators.
Examples of "supplier audits":
Supplier Certified: The supplier has successfully passed all audits and meets the agreed standards.
Supplier Not Certified: The supplier did not pass audits and does not meet requirements.
Partially Certified: The supplier passed some audits but not others.
Critical Deviations Identified: Serious deviations from agreed standards have been identified.
Action Plan Required: The supplier needs to initiate actions to address identified deficiencies.
Preliminary Certification: The supplier was preliminarily certified under certain conditions or stipulations.