Second Level Audit

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Supplier Selection: Identify and select the suppliers to be audited based on risk, performance history, or strategic importance.
Audit Notification: Officially inform the supplier about the upcoming audit, detailing its purpose, scope, schedule, and required documentation.
Supplier Agreement: Ensure the supplier agrees to the audit terms and understands the expectations and confidentiality requirements.

Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with the supplier to ensure they provide access to necessary areas, documents, and personnel.
Supply Chain Focus: Evaluate the supplier’s processes related to procurement, production, quality control, and logistics, focusing on how they affect your supply chain.
Third-Party Involvement: Consider involving third-party auditors or industry experts if specialized knowledge or impartiality is required.

Supplier Feedback: Provide immediate feedback to the supplier during the audit to address any urgent issues and clarify misunderstandings.
Detailed Reporting: Create a comprehensive audit report tailored to the supplier, highlighting non-conformities, risks, and improvement opportunities specific to their operations.
Supplier Presentation: Present the audit findings to the supplier’s management team, discussing the impact on their relationship with your organization and setting expectations for corrective actions.

Supplier Action Plan: Require the supplier to develop a detailed corrective action plan addressing each non-conformity and improvement area identified.
Ongoing Monitoring: Establish a system for regular monitoring and communication with the supplier to track progress on corrective actions and ensure continuous improvement.
Reassessment: Schedule follow-up audits or reassessments based on the severity of findings and the supplier’s progress in implementing corrective actions.