Factory audits are an indispensable part of the sourcing process. If you do not check whether the factory is correctly organized and has the ability to make your products, you are taking very high risks.

Importers must understand that the factory is working for them, and they should feel comfortable imposing certain quality processes in order to make their supply chain more secure.

When factories balk at inspections or audits, what to do if factory refuses audits? it is even more important to carry out the service in order to see what is going on, as most reputable factories should be used to inspections and audits and will cooperate quite easily.

And, if they refuse it flat out, you should contact other suppliers. That’s why it is important to qualify and screen several potential suppliers at the same time–you will need a back up at some point.