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articles:types_of_audits [2022/02/09 17:57] – [Quality Management System Audits] rrandall | articles:types_of_audits [2023/02/09 11:09] – [Product Audits] rrandall | ||
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* a Configuration Audit (i.e., for a specific product configuration) | * a Configuration Audit (i.e., for a specific product configuration) | ||
- | <note>For purposes of this article, all audits are assumed to be " | + | <WRAP center round info 80%> |
+ | For purposes of this article, all audits are assumed to be " | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
===== What are the types of audits? ===== | ===== What are the types of audits? ===== | ||
While there are many types of audits, and audit strategies, the most common types are: | While there are many types of audits, and audit strategies, the most common types are: | ||
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//The audit of the supply chain to specific requirements can be required. The supplier audit programme should be developed with applicable audit criteria for the type of suppliers and external providers. The scope of the supply chain audit can differ, e.g. complete __management system audit__, single __process audit__, __product audit__, __configuration audit__.//</ | //The audit of the supply chain to specific requirements can be required. The supplier audit programme should be developed with applicable audit criteria for the type of suppliers and external providers. The scope of the supply chain audit can differ, e.g. complete __management system audit__, single __process audit__, __product audit__, __configuration audit__.//</ | ||
- | __Value-Added Audits (VAA)__ | + | __Value-Added Audits (VAA)__ |
- | While all of the above-listed audit types have an objective of verifying “compliance”. a “Value-Added Audit” (VAA) focuses on improvement | + | While all of the above-listed audit types have an objective of verifying “compliance”. a “Value-Added Audit” (VAA) focuses on __improvement__ |
- | A VAA is often used to identify opportunities for improvement. | + | A VAA is often used to identify opportunities for improvement. more information on VAAs is at the bottom of this article. |
==== Quality Management System Audits ==== | ==== Quality Management System Audits ==== | ||
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* Production (ISO 9001/ | * Production (ISO 9001/ | ||
- | Using " | + | Using " |
+ | - interview personnel concerning the process inputs, activities, and outputs; | ||
+ | - examine a sampling of records (required by sec. 8.2.3.2) used to provide evidence of a contract/ | ||
Using " | Using " | ||
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During a full system audit, the auditors " | During a full system audit, the auditors " | ||
- | <note>AS9100 auditors use the " | + | <WRAP center round info 80%> |
+ | AS9100 auditors use the " | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
==== Product Audits ==== | ==== Product Audits ==== | ||
A “Product Audit” is performed with the objective of verifying whether a particular product (e.g., parts or assemblies, processed material, software) conforms to requirements (i.e., drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, | A “Product Audit” is performed with the objective of verifying whether a particular product (e.g., parts or assemblies, processed material, software) conforms to requirements (i.e., drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, | ||
- | <note>A similar approach could be taken when performing a service-related audit (e.g., laboratory analysis, destructive or non-destructive testing, calibration services, repair services). However, the focus would generally be on the specification(s) defining the required service.</ | + | <WRAP center round info 80%> |
+ | A similar approach could be taken when performing a service-related audit (e.g., laboratory analysis, destructive or non-destructive testing, calibration services, repair services). However, the focus would generally be on the specification(s) defining the required service. | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
In fact, the ASQ definition of a “Product Audit” includes " | In fact, the ASQ definition of a “Product Audit” includes " | ||
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Product audits can be either performed internally or at supplier sites. | Product audits can be either performed internally or at supplier sites. | ||
- | <note important> | + | <WRAP center round important |
+ | A “[[articles: | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
These audits should begin by identifying the particular product(s) that the customer is purchasing from the supplier. If the company has any specific product/ | These audits should begin by identifying the particular product(s) that the customer is purchasing from the supplier. If the company has any specific product/ | ||
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While all of the above-listed audit types have an objective of verifying " | While all of the above-listed audit types have an objective of verifying " | ||
- | <note>An excellent book describing these audits is " | + | <WRAP center round info 80%> |
+ | An excellent book describing these audits is " | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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