Auditing credibility is a process where you check whether the information provided by a source is reliable. This includes checking if the person providing the information has the necessary skills and training to provide accurate information. ISO ISO...

The purpose of quality system audits is to verify whether or not the processes have been implemented properly and the specified requirements are met. In this blog post, I am explaining the roles and responsibilities of each participant during a Quali...

ISO 9000:2015 defines the audit criteria as a "Set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference against which the objective evidence is compared." In simple words, the audit criteria tell you what to expect, or it gives the requirement...

ISO 9000 defines an audit as "a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining objective evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit criteria are fulfilled." A quality audit is typically carried out...

An audit is an examination by one or more auditors of the records, documents, processes, procedures, etc., to determine whether those things comply with certain specified requirements. The requirements may be outlined in the internal work process, ru...

There are various purposes for which an audit could be conducted. This post provides a brief overview of each audit type and its purpose.Verification of Corrective Action AuditsIt's used to verify that corrective actions have been implemented as plan...

Audits can be classified as first-party, second-party, and third-party audits based on the auditor-auditee relationship. Another way to classify audits will be internal and external audits.First-Party AuditsA first-party audit is performed by a perso...

An audit is a systematic examination of a system, process or product. It provides assurance that the specified requirements are being met. Audits provide assurance that the organization's systems are working as intended and that they meet the require...

In the past, supply chain risks were mainly associated with the quality and safety of products. Today, they are also linked to financial issues such as fraud or counterfeiting and environmental concerns such as pollution or waste. As a result, supply...

Every business has its own unique set of risks, but these ten types are common to all companies and can be managed through effective risk management strategies. Business Risk 1: Financial Risks Business Risk 2: Reputation Risk Business Risk 3: Operat...