Process audit aims to find out and correct the technology defects in manufacturing process as early as possible. It’s also an engineering management to promote perfection and maturity of the technical documents.
Process audit provides decisional inputs for approval of product manufacture technology and mass production. It is also suitable for regular or irregular process monitoring in mass production.
What is Process Audit?
A Process Audit is a systematic examination and evaluation of a specific process or set of processes within an organization to determine whether they are being performed effectively, consistently, and in compliance with internal procedures and external standards.
Unlike product inspections or system audits, process audits focus on how a product or service is created—looking at equipment, materials, people, methods, and documentation used during production or service delivery.
When Is Process Audit Needed?
Find out the technology defects and quality problems in manufacturing process and take the corrective and preventive actions in time, so that ensure that the manufacturing process and quality control are operated in a virtuous and controllable state.
- Before Starting Mass Production: To ensure all systems, equipment, and personnel are ready and aligned with process requirements.
- For New Supplier Evaluation: To assess if the supplier's processes are capable of meeting your quality and consistency expectations.
- After Quality Issues or Customer Complaints: To identify root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Periodic Quality Management: Scheduled audits (e.g., quarterly or annually) to maintain compliance with standards like ISO 9001.
How to Conduct Process Audit?
- Evaluate the completeness of technological documents and their control;
- Evaluate purchasing procedure, incoming inspection and warehouse management for incoming materials;
- Evaluate the production equipment management and analyze equipment capacity;
- Check calibration, verification and routing operational check of the inspection and testing devices;
- Evaluate related staffs’ competence, training and examination;
- Evaluate the control of manufacturing process, especially for key processes or specific processes;
- Evaluate the control of packaging, inspection, storage and delivery processes.
The GIS Inspection Benefits
Quality inspection in manufacturing is crucial for ensuring that products meet required standards and specifications before they reach the consumer. This process helps identify defects and non-conformities early, preventing costly recalls and enhancing customer satisfaction.
GIS is an international third-party quality control inspection company in China. GIS provides comprehensive quality control designed to protect you supply chain safety. We have set up an inspection network covering China, Vietnam, India and Malaysia.
GIS only employs full-time inspectors. Our highly trained and experienced inspectors are product experts who receive regular training in their field of specialization.
Our inspections can be carried out on all types of consumer products including garment and apparel, footwear, home textile, fabric, bags and luggage, home appliances, lighting, electrical accessories, computer device, power tools, electronic equipment, toys, kitchenware, furniture, pet products, household product, and sport products.
GIS product inspection services ensure that your products match your desired specifications. Contact us to know more about how GIS can help guarantee your suppliers produce high-quality products.
