Supply chain audits (or second party audits) help food processing organisations evaluate supply chain effectiveness and efficiency. Undergoing an independent assessment helps your organisation establish or update processes to ensure suppliers, workflows and systems comply with industry standards and regulations. Supply chain audits give confidence in your supplier competence
An effective supplier audit system aims to shield your customers from any possible quality issues. An independent supply chain audit helps food processing businesses protect reputation, improve quality, ensure sustainability and reduce costs.
During the audit, our team will help you ensure that your business partners and suppliers deliver products and services that meet industry standards and regulations, as well as meet the values of the business around quality and sustainability. A second party audit identifies the processes and systems that help you to select high-quality suppliers that share a commitment to safety, reliability and sustainability, meeting your expectations of quality standards.
Through an objective verification process, we ensure that present and potential suppliers meet your agreed-upon requirements.
Our qualified auditors conduct a second-party audit on your behalf, investigate quality issues, supervise corrective actions, and perform maintenance audits, saving you both time and money.
Our comprehensive second party audit service includes:
- Assistance in creating your audit criteria
- Create a customised audit plan for each supplier centred on specific goals
- Review the documentation
- Review the process control measures
- Conduct a site inspection
- Report audit findings
With FPE, you can have a reliable partner to guide and support you to meet industry and organisational quality standards.
Advantages of a supply chain audit
- Independent auditing by a neutral, impartial, and unbiased party
- Development of your customised audit plan by experienced auditors
- Valuable information for your business strategic planning
- Cost-effective supplier monitoring system throughout Australia
Mitigate risks, improve performance and optimise your supply chain with FPE as your trusted partner. To learn more about our second party audit services, call AU 1800 882 549 or reach out using the contact form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of second party audit in the context of ISO 19011?
Second party audits are conducted by parties with an interest in the organisation, or on behalf of these parties. A second party audit may be conducted or requested by customers or other stakeholders.
What is the difference between a second party and third party audit?
A second party audit is conducted by or on behalf of an interested party to confirm that an organisation meets the required standards. A third party audit is conducted by an independent auditing organisation, such as a regulator of an approved certification body.
What is the difference between ISO 19011 and ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 sets the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for organisations, emphasising product and service quality. ISO 19011 details audit guidelines for various management systems, including the QMS. ISO 9001 assesses for certification whilst ISO 19011 details auditing principles and practices.
