In the manufacturing industry, a Factory Audit is an evaluation of a manufacturing facility that takes place on the premises.

To ensure consistency across all products (categories), a Factory Audit Service is typically limited to a single product (category). During the evaluation, the auditor will pay particular attention to the manufacturer's capability and capacity to produce your specific order of e-bikes.

In order to conduct a Factory Audit (the auditor could be you, a colleague, or a third-party professional auditor), it is necessary to travel to the factory.

This checklist is usually created in accordance with international standards and requirements that have been established by you, the customer.
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For example, if you are purchasing medical equipment, you must ensure that the manufacturer complies with all applicable rules and regulations before making your purchase. There are several different types of factory audits available to meet these requirements, each with a specific focus area to help you meet your goals.

Technical Quality Assurance (TQA) is a term that refers to the process of ensuring that products and services are of high quality.

It is performed by a certified quality auditor. For example, the aerospace industry employs the AS9001 standard, while the medical equipment industry employs the ISO13485 standard.

In terms of evaluating a Chinese manufacturer's Quality Management System, it goes without saying that ISO9001 is the most widely used standard in the world. Above all, it gives you a clear picture of the manufacturers' ability to complete your order on time, with high quality, and at a competitive price.

Social Compliance Audits are carried out on a regular basis at the company.

The SA8000 standard is a widely used auditing standard that is used by many organizations. This is absolutely necessary in order to maintain the goodwill of your company in the marketplace.