Factory Capability and Quality Audits

Overview
Risk management starts at the source with Tove Leeds’ factory capability and quality audits. Our experts help determine whether a facility is qualified for and capable of delivering the work entrusted to it by our customers, both now and into the future.

Definition
Tove Leeds factory capability and quality audits evaluate a facility’s manufacturing capabilities, management structure, quality control processes, document control, and working conditions. Depending on client specifications and industry needs, we also evaluate other concerns that may impact product quality, timeliness of deliveries, and the capacity of the facility.

Benefits

Tove Leeds factory inspections help our customers have confidence in the reliability and quality of the suppliers they may choose to work with and the quality of the products sourced from these suppliers.

Our audits focus on the facility’s quality control process and manufacturing capabilities. We provide our customers with vital information highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of a manufacturer so that they may make informed business decisions.

Tove Leeds’ experts also assess a factory’s competence to deliver consistent quality over the long term. Key processes addressed include:

• Quality management system
• Good manufacturing practice (factory environment standards)
• Product control
• Process control
• Personnel

Products this service applies to
Apparel and textiles, dietary supplements, electronics and electrical, food and beverage, footwear and leather goods, general consumer merchandise, health and beauty care, household chemicals, jewelry and watches, OTC/pharmaceuticals, premiums, and promotional products, store brands/private label, toys, nursery, and children’s products