Factory Audit
Evaluate potential suppliers on real information. Protect your investment before you commit.
The service
What is it?
We visit the manufacturer's premises to confirm that it exists, is registered with the local authority, and has the infrastructure to make your goods to your standards and volumes. This also confirms you are dealing with the actual factory and not with a trader.
Your product is only as good as the company producing it. An audit makes sure this link in the chain can deliver goods to the specifications you asked for.
It is an effective way to understand a supplier's production quality, costs and lead times. Our report gives you what you need to judge whether that supplier is the right choice for your production.
Benefits
Why?
Gives you certainty before committing to a significant investment
Shows you the supplier's actual facilities so you can decide properly
Verifies the supplier's ethical and social responsibility practices
Assesses the factory's environmental practices
Confirms real production capacity against what is claimed
Makes sure the supplier can meet your quality and lead-time requirements
Service detail
What we check
Our inspectors follow a thorough protocol covering every critical aspect.
Identity Verification
- Legal existence and company registration
- Current operating licences
- Quality certifications (ISO and similar)
- Physical address verification
- Trading history and references
Production Capacity
- Active production lines
- Machinery and equipment
- Maximum production capacity
- Staff and workforce
- Internal quality control
Ethical and Environmental Practices
- Working conditions
- Social responsibility policies
- Waste and emissions management
- Compliance with local environmental regulations
- Health and safety on the plant floor
Infrastructure and Logistics
- Condition of the facilities
- Warehousing and inventory handling
- Access to ports and transport routes
- Management and communication systems
- Packing and packaging capacity
Results
After the inspection
You receive a detailed report with a full evaluation of the supplier
It includes photographic evidence of facilities, machinery and processes
A quantitative assessment of production capacity
A clear conclusion on whether the supplier meets your requirements
Our advantage
Why Trifecta?
Over 100 inspectors across China, available within 48 hours
Bilingual inspectors who can communicate in your language
Latin American staff who understand your cultural needs and market
24/7 communication
Service tailored to your business
Offices in Mexico, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Qingdao
Other services
Related services
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Physical inspection of your goods at the factory as they are loaded into the container. We verify that everything matches your shipping documents and complies with Mexican customs regulations.
Quality Inspection
Verification using AQL Level II random sampling. We catch defects before shipping so you receive the quality you paid for.
Purchasing & Sourcing
A turnkey service in which we act as your purchasing department abroad, from finding suppliers to delivery at your warehouse.
Ready to request your Factory Audit?
Get in touch for a no-obligation quote. Our team will help you design the right plan for your next import.