Inspections and Audits. They are NOT the same thing.
A few months ago I offered a blog post about How to prepare an inspection check list? The post included an easy to understand cartoon about the process, compliments of Renaud of www.AsiaQualityFocus.com. I joked with him that I wish I could get my hands on a similar cartoon that could explain the complexities of doing a factory audit in as simple a fashion as his carton on inspections.
Renaud saves the day again with an infographic called “How does a factory audit work?” which I post below with his permission.
Wishing you successful China Sourcing!
Best Regards,
Mike Bellamy
China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions (3rd party assembly & inspection to protect intellectual property and ensure quality.)
Chairman of the Advisory Board, China Sourcing Information Center
Author, The Essential Reference Guide to China Sourcing
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