BQCIS

Auditing Supplier Quality Systems for Global Compliance

A strong Quality Management System (QMS) is the foundation of consistent product performance and customer satisfaction. BQCIS QMS Audits evaluate whether your suppliers’ quality systems are designed and implemented in accordance with ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards such as IATF 16949 and AS9100.

Our auditors perform detailed evaluations of documentation, process control mechanisms, management review practices, and internal audit procedures. We assess how non-conformities are managed, how corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented, and how continuous improvement is driven across operations.

The result: a complete view of a supplier’s ability to meet your quality, reliability, and traceability expectations—helping you maintain compliant, high-performing supply chains.

Our QMS Audit Coverage

Documentation Review

Verification of Quality Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and records for alignment with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Process Control Evaluation

Assessment of production and inspection processes to ensure defined procedures are followed and records maintained.

Internal Audit & Management Review

Review of internal audit programs and management review records to confirm system effectiveness and leadership engagement.

Non-Conformance & CAPA Management

Evaluation of systems for identifying, documenting, and closing out non-conformances through root cause analysis and corrective action.

Training & Competence Validation

Checking staff qualification matrices, training records, and skill certification processes to ensure competence in key operations.

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

Verification of how suppliers qualify and monitor their sub-vendors to maintain end-to-end quality control.

Risk & Change Management

Audit of procedures for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks or process changes affecting quality.

Continuous Improvement Systems

Evaluation of KPIs, Lean/Kaizen initiatives, and improvement tracking mechanisms for process optimization.

Customer Focus & Satisfaction

Assessing the processes for capturing customer feedback, handling complaints, and measuring overall satisfaction.

Key Benefits of QMS Audits

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Ensure Compliance & Certification Readiness

Identify gaps and corrective actions needed for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certification and supplier qualification programs.

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Strengthen Supplier Reliability

Reduce variability and improve quality performance across your global supplier base through proactive system verification.

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Improve Long-Term Consistency

Ensure continuous product conformity and consistent delivery performance with monitored management systems.

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Drive Measurable Improvement

Turn audit findings into actionable KPIs to strengthen supplier development and performance management programs.

Success Story

Standardizing Quality Systems for an Electronics Manufacturer

The Challenge:

A global electronics manufacturer sourced from over 20 component suppliers with inconsistent quality management maturity levels. Quality issues led to recurring rework and delays in final assembly.

Our Solution:

BQCIS conducted QMS audits across all suppliers, benchmarking them against ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Each supplier received a tailored improvement roadmap supported by follow-up surveillance audits.

The Result:

Within 9 months, defect rates dropped by 41%, and first-pass yield improved across the network. The client successfully aligned all tier-1 suppliers under a unified QMS certification framework.

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