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Why you should ou manufacturing co The manufacturing sector is diverse and highly regulated, subject to numerous checks, standards and laws governing quality control. This can make compliance – and the relevant audits that go along with it – a challenging prospect. Gean Botha, MD at Programmed Process Outsourcing explains that outsourcing not only the processes themselves, but the audit as well, can aid manufacturers in assuring quality, complying with all relevant standards, and streamlining operations for maximum output, productivity and profitability.
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rganisations within manufacturing are subject to numerous different types of audits, including social, ethical, financial and process audits. For quality control, as well as ensuring health and safety, process audits are critical. Furthermore, quality control audits are essential for ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and any applicable
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International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards. Many manufacturers are also subject to audits by the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) and need to be certified. In addition, some manufacturers may be audited by their clients to ensure compliance with required standards. The Department of Labour requires audits to ensure compliance
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with industry regulations around basic conditions of employment, labour relations, minimum wage and more.
COMPLEX AND COMPLICATED Each type of audit has different requirements, processes to follow and repercussions if failed. Without an effective
