Supplier audits

BSI supplier and second-party audits. Verification. Transparency. Trust.

SUPPLIER AUDITS BROCHURE

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Our supply chain auditing service (also known as a second-party audit programme) enables you to gain complete visibility into your suppliers’ practices worldwide. Our expert teams develop a supplier audit programme to suit your requirements and combine it with our risk data and analysis, so you get a holistic risk-based audit across your most sensitive supply chain operations.

Which supplier audits are available?

As originators and auditors of some of the world’s most recognized management system standards, we have the expertise to deliver supplier audits in a range of recognized disciplines which, when managed well, can improve business performance and support sustainable growth. Our experienced in-country auditors will confirm that your suppliers’ business information, policies and procedures are in-line with your organization’s requirements and objectives across a range of areas, including:

PAS 7000 – supplier risk management (pre-qualification framework)
C-TPAT and supply chain security
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Environmental, health and safety (EHS)
Quality, including industry specific schemes such as GMP/GDP
Food safety
Conflict minerals
Business continuity
FCPA
Anti-bribery
Sustainability

Whether it’s pre-set criteria you want us to audit, or a combination of a standard or industry requirements and your own specific protocols, we can work with you to develop the right programme to meet your needs.

What’s involved in a BSI supplier audit programme?

To ensure you get the most out of your supplier audits, our teams offer:

Needs analysis: Understand your specific challenges and requirements
Audit programmes: Develop or improve your audit programme to best meet your requirements
Audit delivery: Conduct audits and deliver audit reports which capture the information you need to be confident in the performance of your suppliers
Support: The tools to track and manage your audit programme and its performance
Programme reviews: In depth evaluations to identify improvements so your programme continues to deliver

By working with BSI to deliver your supplier audits, you’ll get the information you need to better understand who your suppliers are and how they operate. Our experienced in-country auditors will confirm that your suppliers’ business information, policies and procedures are in-line with your requirements, helping you effectively manage your supply chain and enterprise risk.

Why BSI for supplier auditing services?

Objectivity: Get an independent, objective review of your suppliers
Expertise: Our professional auditors have a wealth of knowledge across management systems, process evaluation and industries
Global: Consistent audit delivery through our worldwide network
Local knowledge and support: we make sure it’s relevant to your local market and needs
Comprehensive audit programme: we’re an extension of your team
More than an audit: you have access to tools that provide insight on risks support with managing supplier audit programmes
Trusted partner: reassure your customers that supply chain resilience is at the heart of how you work

FAQ about Supplier Audits

Dr. Mohannad Abdel Qader, BSI’s General Manager for Middle East and Africa Operations answers the frequently asked questions about the supplier audits.