Why do I need to have an audit?
You may be required to have an audit because of the services that you carry out. Using a risk model, your customers identify their suppliers who potentially pose the highest level of risk as a result of the activities or services they provide. The audit gives them a deeper level of assurance prior to working with you.
Will we be audited?
Depending on the information you’ve supplied and the criteria of your community and the buyers who are interested in your business, we may need to conduct an audit. Audits are one of the best ways to give potential buyers the highest level of assurance.
What is covered by an Achilles audit?
We have worked with your customers to develop industry specific audit protocols which cover a variety of topics. Typically, all audits will include some aspect of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility.
How to prepare for my Audit?
Please join the correct session for you, where an Achilles Lead Assessor will be going through everything you need to know in advance of your Verify Assessment. The workshop will also serve as a means of updating you on any COVID related developments as they may occur. Whilst the session is predominately tailored for suppliers with an assessment booked in, please feel free to attend if you are thinking about undergoing an audit for the first time. Click the link below to register:
UVDB Verify – Audit Preparation Workshop
OGE Verify – Audit Preparation Workshop
When should I book my audit?
For some audits you may be contacted by your customer or by an Achilles Supplier Account Manager to book your audit. Our Scheduling Team will work with you where required to pick a suitable date for an Auditor to visit you.
It is advisable to book your audit as far in advance as possible due to demand and also to give you adequate time to prepare.
Where can I view the criteria for my upcoming audit?
Full audit protocols are available to help you prepare for your audit. Just email audit.scheduling@achilles.com where one of the team will send over the protocol you need to help you best prepare for the assessment.
Do I have to have a site available for my audit?
For some of our audit programmes we do require a working site for our Auditor to visit. Whilst this is not a requirement for all communities it is likely that your Auditor will like a tour of your work premises or office.