BQCIS

Independent Verification of Factory Capability & Compliance

Before entering a supply agreement, it is critical to verify that a manufacturer has the infrastructure, systems, and resources to meet your expectations. BQCIS Factory Assessments provide an objective appraisal of a facility’s production capability, quality controls, and compliance with international standards.

Our auditors inspect all major aspects of the factory — including management systems, material flow, workforce competency, machinery, and environmental practices — to deliver a clear and reliable picture of operational readiness. These assessments help buyers minimize risk, avoid production delays, and ensure supplier qualification with confidence.

Our Factory Assessment Process

Pre-Audit Planning

We define scope and objectives based on your production requirements, product category, and sourcing standards.

Facility Infrastructure Review

Assessment of building condition, production layout, equipment maintenance, and storage areas for process efficiency and safety.

Workforce & Capability Evaluation

Verification of workforce skill level, training, and capacity to meet your volume and quality needs.

Production Process Mapping

Detailed observation of material flow, in-process inspections, and control checkpoints for quality assurance.

Document & Record Verification

Review of key records such as calibration logs, equipment certificates, and management system documentation.

Compliance & Safety Review

Evaluation of compliance with environmental, occupational, and safety regulations applicable to your industry.

Corrective Action Recommendations

Identifying gaps and proposing actionable steps to improve operational readiness and compliance status.

Final Assessment Report

Comprehensive report with photo evidence, scoring, and risk grading to support procurement decisions.

Supplier Risk Profiling

A summary risk profile based on the assessment, helping you categorize the factory for your sourcing matrix and decision-making.

Key Benefits of Factory Assessments

Supplier Qualification

Ensure Supplier Qualification

Verify the factory’s production capability, equipment adequacy, and process control before onboarding as an approved supplier.

Minimize Risk

Minimize Production & Quality Risks

Identify weaknesses in infrastructure, planning, and workforce management before they impact your project timelines.

Transparency

Improve Transparency

Gain full visibility into your supplier’s operational controls, quality practices, and compliance management systems.

Confidence

Build Confidence Before Contracting

Make informed sourcing decisions backed by factual, third-party verification from BQCIS auditors.

Success Story

Factory Pre-Assessment for a European Retail Importer

The Challenge:

A European retail chain sought to verify its new textile supplier in South Asia prior to contract award, ensuring the factory met technical, social, and quality requirements.

Our Solution:

BQCIS conducted a comprehensive Factory Assessment reviewing machinery, worker safety, raw material storage, and process controls. Gaps were identified and addressed through a supplier improvement plan.

The Result:

The supplier achieved compliance within 45 days, enabling the client to onboard them with confidence. The improvement plan resulted in a 20% reduction in product rework during initial production runs.

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