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Supplier Name
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Supplier ID
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Location
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Reason for audit
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Overview
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Company history
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Number of employees?
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Size of buildings?
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Major customers?
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Current shifts?
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Turnover
Financial
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What is the suppliers credit score?
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Credit score is High = 10
Credit score is Average = 5
Credit score is Poor = 0 -
What is the suppliers net profit for the previous financial year?
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Supplier has a net profit of +3% = 10
Supplier has a net profit between 0% - 3% = 5
Supplier has a net loss = 0 -
What is the investment ratio?
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Total money invested/total company turnover
>4% = 10
2 - 3.9% = 5
0 - 1.9% = 1 -
What are the suppliers payment terms?
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Payment terms 60 - 90 days = 10
Payment terms 40 days+ = 5
Payment terms 30 days or less = 0 -
Does the supplier have any recorded C.C.J's?
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No C.C.J's = 10
1 C.C.J = 1
1+ C.C.J = 0 -
What is the companies stock turn?
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Total sales turnover/ average value of raw material + WIP + finished goods
>8 = 10
Between 4 and 8 = 5
<4 = 0
Premises
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Are the premises, plant & machines owned, leased or financed?
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Owned = 10
Combination owned/leased/financed = 5
Leased = 0 -
Are the premises secure with security precautions in place?
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Premises are secure c/w CCTV and security patrols = 10
Premises are reasonably secure, alarmed and/or CCTV & Security Patrols= 5
Premises are not secure = 0 -
Statutory Electrical Testing has been carried out?
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Testing has been carried out and is up-to-date = 10
Testing has been carried out but has expired = 5
Testing has not been carried out = 0
Commercial
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Is there a supplier agreement in place?
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Latest supply agreement in place = 10
A supply agreement in negotiation or earlier version = 5
The supplier will not sign a supply agreement = 0 -
What is the suppliers dependency rate (sales turn-over) with Niftylift?
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Dependency rate <30% = 10
Dependency rate between 30% and 40% = 5
Dependency rate 40%+ = 0 -
What is the suppliers dependency rate (sales turn-over) within any single sales market?
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Dependency rate <30% = 10
Dependency rate between 30% and 40% = 5
Dependency rate 40%+ = 0 -
What is the suppliers dependency rate (sales turn-over) with a single customer?
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Dependency rate <30% = 10
Dependency rate between 30% and 40% = 5
Dependency rate 40%+ = 1
H/R + Health and Safety
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Does the supplier have ISO 45001 or Equivalent?
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Yes= 10
Working towards = 5
No = 0 -
What is the percentage of working hours lost due to absenteeism in the previous 12 months?
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Absenteeism rate is < 2% Exclusive of Holidays / Maternity leave = 10
Absenteeism rate is > 3% Exclusive of Holidays / Maternity leave = 5
Absenteeism rate is > 5% Exclusive of Holidays / Maternity leave = 0 -
PPE if required is issued and worn for employees and visitors
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Employees & visitors required to wear PPE = 10
Employees only wear PPE = 5
No evidence of PPE usage= 0 -
Is there a COSHH database?
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Full database with hazardous materials/ substances locked in a secure container = 10
Full database but, housekeeping of hazardous materials/ substances is poor = 5
No COSHH database and no control of hazardous substances = 0 -
Is there a risk assessment database?
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Full risk assessment database = 10
Some risk assessments conducted = 5
No risk assessments carried out or planned = 0
Infrastructure
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Does the supplier have an organogram?
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Organogram shows names, jobs function and line of accountability = 10
Organogram shows either job title or names only and does not show reporting lines or accountability = 5
No organogram = 0 -
Does the supplier have English speaking personal at all levels of the business ?
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English speaking skills at all level of the organisation = 10
English speaking skills are only at the top level and normal customer interface = 5
Translation is required to communicate with key personnel = 0 -
Does the supplier have a continuous improvement strategy in the organisation?
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KPI's in place and reviewed, meetings, minuted and communicated / cascaded to workforce = 10
System in place and reviewed by management however, no actions are reviewed or discussed with employees = 5
No Metrics in place = 0 -
Does the supplier have a business contingency plan?
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BCP in place and includes contact names and numbers and is well communicated in the business = 10
BCP in place and communicated but does not include contact details = 5
No BCP in place = 0 -
Does the supplier have a cooperate social responsibility policy?
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Yes, the Supplier has a separate policy for CSR = 10
Yes, the Supplier references CSR in the Quality Manual or Mission statement = 5
No, the Supplier has no CSR policy = 0 -
Does the supplier have a skill matrix?
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All key functions have required backup personnel with a training plan = 10
Most key functions have required backup personnel identified = 5
Backup personnel are not identified = 0 -
What is percentage of people turnover of permanent and part time staff who leave for whatever reason?
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Excluding redundancy, natural wastage and short term contract
Turnover is between 0% and 5% = 10
Turnover is between 5% and 10% = 5
Turnover is >10% = 0
Design / Engineering
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Does the supplier have a design team?
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Supplier capability proven and can offer support and technical guidance in all areas = 10
Supplier has some design capability but does not support customer development/ in house tooling/ Production Engineering = 5
No design capability and/ or no hardware/ infrastructure = 0 -
Does the supplier carry out design and contract review?
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Participation/ involvement of production. logistics, quality and purchasing in design review. Contract review is minuted = 10
Partially applied without involvement of all supporting areas and/ or is not minuted = 5
No area takes part in contract review = 0
Supply Chain Management
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Does the supplier have a policy of global cost reduction with targets set?
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Policy of cost reduction with targets set and evidence of monitoring = 10
No policy in place but can provide evidence of cost monitoring and bench marking = 5
No cost reduction policy or evidence of cost monitoring and bench marking = 0 -
Does the supplier have a dual sourcing policy?
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Supplier sources from two or more vendors for all major/critical requirements = 10
Supplier dual sources major/critical components = 5
Supplier has no dual sourcing policy = 0 -
Does the supplier have a supplier evaluation process?
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Supplier evaluation process in place including Audits, Approved Supplier status and Supplier Metrics = 10
Supplier evaluation takes place but the system does not restrict the use of unapproved vendors and/or no metrics = 5
Supplier evaluation does not take place and suppliers are not monitored on performance = 0
Logistics
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Can the supplier offer robust packaging which meets NiftyLift requirements (i.e. Euro Pallets) and is also environmentally friendly?
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Packaging is adequate to ensure no damage, meets NiftyLift requirements and is environmentally friendly = 10
Packaging is adequate, meets NiftyLift requirements but packaging is not environmentally friendly = 5
Packaging is not robust, not environmentally friendly and does not meet NiftyLift requirements = 0 -
Value Added - Is the supplier able to offer bespoke packaging /sub-assy manufacture, Kan-ban or direct to line delivery?
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Supplier can offer Bespoke packaging, purpose built stillages, Kan-Ban, direct to line and sub-assy = 10
Supplier can offer one or some of the value added criteria = 5
Supplier can add no value = 0 -
Can the supplier hold buffer stock of finished product?
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1 months buffer or more = 10
A small qty, less than a week's worth of buffer = 5
No buffer = 0 -
Is stock, raw material and WIP identified and in a clean environment?
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All stock, raw material and WIP clearly identified and kept in a clean location. Data capture is used to monitor progress = 10
Some stock and raw material are identified, limited restriction to the warehouse and some control of tracking goods in and out = 5
No evidence of stock, raw material/WIP identification, no track of goods in and out and unrestricted access to the warehouse = 0
Quality
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Does the supplier have a documented environmental policy such as ISO 14001?
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ISO 14001 = 10
EMS in place but not ISO 14001 = 5
Little or no evidence of any EMS = 0
Manufacturing
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Does the supplier have dedicated tooling with individual numbers and the name of the owner?
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Tooling is identified and maintained + Called up on works orders = 10
Tooling is identified and maintained but, it is not called up on works orders = 5
Tooling is not identified or maintained and not referenced on works orders = 0 -
Does the supplier have a preventative maintenance plan?
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Maintenance plan which includes all machines, equipment and tooling used in place and up to date = 10
Maintenance plan does exist but does not include some machines, equipment and tooling = 5
No formal maintenance plan exists and maintenance activity is not formally scheduled = 0 -
Does the supplier have sufficient capacity to produce the parts at the required volume?
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Space is sufficient and all major equipment is installed and capable of running the proposed product at the required volume = 10
Floor space is sufficient however, some reorganization of existing Plant/layout will be needed for the proposed volume = 5
Does not currently produce similar parts at similar volumes, major investment and/or equipment required= 0
Systems
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Does the supplier use an MRP/ERP system?
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Effective, fully integrated MRP/ERP system in use = 10
MRP/ERP is in use but not fully integrated or with "bolt on" modules = 5
No MRP/ERP system used , supplier uses a manual system, T-cards / Spreadsheets etc = 0 -
Does the supplier carry out capacity planning?
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MRP/ERP capacity planning and resource analysis highlights potential bottlenecks with the actions reviewed and actioned = 10
Bottlenecks highlighted manually and action plan formulated = 5
No evidence of capacity planning = 0 -
Does the supplier have controlled access to data/systems?
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Access to data and systems require passwords with regular password change prompts = 10
No particular password or ID is needed to access the data and systems, user created passwords not automatically updated= 5
No system of controlled access to data and systems = 0 -
Does the supplier have a back up system for the data which is also stored off site?
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All data stored by electronic means have a secured daily back up system and is stored off site = 10
Data is backed up regularly (e.g. weekly) and is stored off site or in a fire proof safe = 5
No data stored by electronic means or have no secure back up system = 0
Visual
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Does the supplier demonstrate good housekeeping?
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Workplace environment is clean, well lit with proper ventilation. Goods have a defined location, Aisle/hall ways are clear, WIP is clearly marked, = 10
Housekeeping is at an acceptable standard, one or more of the above is not in place = 5
Housekeeping is not controlled, lighting is poor in all areas and no designated areas for WIP = 0 -
Are the premises in good repair, tidy and well organised?
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Well maintained = 10
Reasonably maintained = 5
Poorly maintained = 0
Summary
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Feedback
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A = 80% & above
B = 79% to 60%
S = Less than 60% (Approved by special sanction - see procedure for details) -
Overall grade
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Signature of the auditor
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Signature of the supplier employee
