Supplier audit services

Supplier audit services

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

BSI supplier and second-party audits. Verification. Transparency. Trust.
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BSI supplier and second-party audits
BSI supplier and second-party audits
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What is a supply chain audit?

Supply chain audits (also known as second-party audits) help you evaluate your supply chain's efficiency and effectiveness. By choosing an independent assessment, you’re taking the right steps to make sure your suppliers, processes, and systems comply with industry standards and regulations.

Not only that, but supplier audits can also help your business to protect its reputation, improve quality and sustainability, and lower costs.

Why do I need an audit?

Understanding how to keep your business secure is important. You may unknowingly be using non-compliant suppliers or using inefficient processes that lead to higher costs and longer lead times.

By seeking out high-quality suppliers who share your commitment to safety, reliability, and sustainability, you can stay competitive without compromising your values. Regular supply chain audits protect your business from potential financial and reputational risks.

Who can benefit from supply chain solutions?

Our customized supply chain audits are designed to provide the right solution for you. No matter your business size, we can help audit your supply chain management, from manufacturers and retailers to food and packaging services. Second-party audits can benefit your suppliers, customers, and shareholders and are flexible around your specific risks and requirements.

Our supplier audits

We have the expertise to deliver supplier audits in a range of various areas:

  • Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Industry association requirements
  • Digital trust and data verification
  • Net zero/ carbon reduction
  • or other (depending on client’s needs)

Benefits of supplier audits

The benefits of supplier audits can keep you ahead of the competition. By identifying inefficiencies and risks in your supply chain, you can improve operations, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. 

  • Save time and money by outsourcing your supplier audit programme
  • Get an independent, objective review
  • Improve your performance
  • Optimise the number of your suppliers
  • Adjust your own audit criteria
  • Mitigate risk against potential compliance and quality issues

How auditing the supply chain can help you

The five steps of the supply chain audit. Step one, assessment: understand your specific challenages and needs. Step two, design: develop/improve your audit programme to meet your requirements. Step three, delivery: conduct audits and provide reports to ensure supplier performance meets expectations. Step four, support: supply tools to track and manage your audit performance. Step five, review: in-depth evaluations to improve programme delivery.

Does your organization have its own audit criteria that you need to determine compliance with?

Our internal audits provide robust reassurance against your requirements.

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Ensure transparency, sustainability, and responsibility in your pharmaceutical supply chain (PSCI)

Supporting the pharmaceutical industry and their suppliers

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Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex)

Responsible business practices for a more resilient supply chain

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