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Auditing and Being Audited
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More Reasons For Audits
∞ISO 9001 Requires Them (QS-9000 4.17 and ISO 9001:2000 8.2.2)
∞A Control Mechanism Used By Management
∞Tool For Continuous Improvement
∞Correct Nonconformities In Systems
∞Helps Assure Ongoing Systems Operate As Intended And Required
Every book you read on auditing will list some common and some unique reasons as justifications for audits. What this boils down to is there are a number of reasons one can cite for an audit (read Purpose).
°Products are fit for use.
°Adequate written procedures exist and are being followed.
°Conformance to specification.
°Determine effectiveness of use of company resources.
°Identify and reduce risks.
These are just a few of the often cited reasons for audits. Im sure, with a little imagination, you, too, can come up with some excellent reasons for audits.