FACTORY AUDIT

WHAT IS FACTORY AUDIT?

Factory Audit includes two major projects:

A)   Production Capability & Quality Management System Audit


The Audit of Production Capability & Quality Management System is to evaluate a factory's production capability and performance of a factory against proven quality principles. As such, the key criteria assessed are policies, procedures and records that would indicate the factory’s ability to deliver consistent quality management over time, rather than at one given time or only for certain products. Core areas and processes addressed by a factory assessment include:

  • Quality Management System

  • Good Manufacturing Practice

  • Product Control

  • Process Control

  • Personnel


After the factory audit is completed, you will receive a summary report and a score card report that will include both an overall score and rating per section, highlighting key strengths and areas needing improvement. Our objective is to provide measurable results to both vendors and retailers as they work together for shared success.

What are the benefits of Factory Audits?

Factory Audit services can help to:

  • Evaluate the capabilities of potential new vendors as part of the selection process.

  • Identify key strengths and weaknesses of your existing vendor base to allow you to optimize your quality assurance spending.

  • Monitor and track progress over time to drive quality throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Provide data that may be used to determine the nature, extent, and timing of your other quality interactions.


Can the Factory Audit be customized to my product?

Yes, Factory Audit service can be customized to different customers according to each needs.

You can let us know your target product or purpose so that we have developed to provide a more valuable and relevant audit for you.

B)   Social Compliance Audit:


As companies expand their manufacturing and sourcing capabilities around the world, supply chain workplace conditions are increasingly scrutinized, particularly in developing countries.


A Social Audit, also known as an ethical audit, helps companies understand the key sustainability issues they face and enable them to mitigate risks through their supply chain. A Social Audit verifies whether the supply chain operation complies with social and environmental standards.


Independent audits are valuable for businesses wishing to develop an effective social compliance programme, as they can cover complex issues such as local social conditions, cultures, languages of workers, and standard industry practices, along with any applicable laws and regulations.

What are the core areas to measure for a Social Audit?

Core areas to check may vary depending on different audit services. They usually include but not limited to:

  • Child Labor

  • Discrimination

  • Forced labor

  • Harassment

  • Disciplinary Practices

  • Working Hours

  • Wages Benefits

  • Health and Safety

  • Freedom of Association

  • Environment

WHY DQC?

  • Expertise: DQC is a specialist instead of ageneralist in textiles/garments QC services.

  • Experience: Our inspection team has both rich experience of QC services and strong background of production or technology.

  • Efficiency: We actively provide factory audits to textiles/garments customers quite often. we offer you a "standard practice" approach that leverages the knowledge of our team of experts.

  • Technical Knowledge: Our auditors receive specialized training and use detailed protocols and operations for all services. All findings positive and negative are supported by documented objective evidence.

  • Personalized Service: We provide an electronic checklist that can be customized to your requirements.