The Extensive Factory Audit (EFA) is usually performed before you intend to place an order with a new vendor. This factory audit is usually performed during two days. This factory audit is performed at your manufacturer’s premises.
The Extensive Factory Audit follows the ISO 9000 standard and abides by the criteria of their norms. With this factory audit, you will be fully aware of the status of your business partner. If it’s the first time you’ve worked with a factory, you want to work in a long-term partnership or your products cannot be put in anyone’s hands, you might need this factory audit. Trust is important but in business you need to know exactly who you are dealing with: a vendor, a factory or even a middleman.
The EFA will be completed by an experienced auditor, who will check the factory according to ISO 9000 standards. These checks include the full profile of your potential vendor / factory / manufacturer:
name, contact details, licenses check etc.
management, QC, workers etc.
office, equipment, production lines etc.
trade history, samples check etc.
licenses, certificates etc.
Design Control, Purchasing Control, Storage Management, Incoming Inspection, Production Control / Inspection / Testing, Continual Improvement, Social Environment Responsibility.
