Audit & Compliance

What is Supplier Audit?

Supplier Audit is a systematic evaluation of your vendors' capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with your standards. Regular supplier audits ensure consistent quality, reduce supply chain risks, and maintain strong partnerships with qualified suppliers.

Our digital supplier audit platform streamlines the entire supplier management lifecycle—from initial qualification to ongoing monitoring. Conduct on-site or remote audits, track corrective actions, and maintain supplier scorecards all in one place.

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Supplier Quality Management
Key Features

Comprehensive Supplier Management

Supplier Qualification

Standardized qualification process for new suppliers. Assess capabilities, certifications, and quality systems before onboarding.

Audit Scheduling

Plan and schedule supplier audits based on risk level, performance, and criticality. Automated reminders ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Custom Checklists

Create audit checklists tailored to supplier type, commodity, or industry standards. Ensure comprehensive and consistent evaluations.

Evidence Collection

Capture photos, documents, and notes during on-site audits. Build comprehensive audit reports with visual evidence and detailed observations.

Corrective Actions

Track supplier corrective actions from identification to closure. Set deadlines, monitor progress, and verify effectiveness of improvements.

Supplier Scorecards

Rate suppliers on quality, delivery, service, and compliance. Generate performance scorecards to guide sourcing decisions and supplier development.

Supply Chain Quality
Benefits

Why Digital Supplier Audits?

  • Supply Chain Quality

    Ensure consistent quality from suppliers before defects reach your facility.

  • Risk Mitigation

    Identify and address supplier risks early to prevent disruptions and quality issues.

  • Cost Reduction

    Reduce inspection costs, rework, and warranty claims through better supplier quality.

  • Compliance Assurance

    Verify supplier compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

  • Stronger Partnerships

    Build collaborative relationships with suppliers through transparent performance feedback.

Process

How It Works

1
Supplier Onboarding

Qualify new suppliers with standardized assessment criteria. Evaluate capabilities, certifications, and quality systems.

2
Schedule Audits

Plan regular audits based on supplier risk level and performance. Coordinate on-site visits or remote assessments.

3
Conduct & Document

Execute audits using mobile devices. Capture findings, photos, and evidence. Generate comprehensive reports.

4
Monitor & Improve

Track corrective actions, update scorecards, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Ready to Strengthen Your Supply Chain?

Join organizations using Appcarter to manage supplier quality and build resilient supply chains through systematic supplier audits and performance management.

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  • Pre-built supplier audit templates
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