A short, focused on-site follow-up to verify what’s really happening on the production floor. It is customized to your findings, reinforces supplier accountability, and promotes a continuous improvement mindset. Flash audits are typically performed in combination with another activity (e.g. a pre-shipment inspection) to leverage our presence onsite and to minimize travel costs.
WHAT WE ASSESS
Process adherence to SOPs on the line
In-process quality controls and defect containment
Operator training and competency
Equipment readiness and maintenance practices
Material receiving and traceability
Environmental and social compliance checkpoints (optional)
WHO IT'S FOR
Brands and retailers managing multi-factory supply chains
Quality, Compliance, and Supplier Development leaders
Teams seeking faster CAPA cycles and better on-the-floor visibility
Benefits
Ground-truth Production-floor execution
Verify real practices against your SOPs—beyond pass/fail and documentation.
ACCELERATE CAP CLOSURe
Close CAPs 30–50% faster on average, with 70% of suppliers improving on-time closure in 6 months.
Short, focused, repeatable
Conduct targeted post-inspection checks for high visibility at lower cost.
Continuous Accountability
Announced or unannounced light audits that sustain performance between full audits.
FAQ's
How is this different from a technical audit?
Flash Audits are shorter, focused check-ins designed to validate production floor execution between full-scope technical audits.
How long does a Flash Audit take?
Typically a few hours on-site, depending on the 20–30 checkpoints you select.
Can we customize the checkpoints?
Yes—every Flash Audit aligns to your risks, processes, and prior audit findings.
Do you support unannounced visits?
Yes, announced and unannounced cadences are available.
What deliverables do we receive?
An actionable report highlighting nonconformities, risks, trends, and CAPA priorities.
LES AVANTAGES EXCLUSIFSDES CLIENTS AQF
DONNÉES DYNAMIQUES
EMPHASE SUR LE CONSOMMATEUR
PROGRAMME DE SURVEILLANCE OPTIMISÉ
PROACTIVITÉ
TÉLÉCHARGER
NOTRE EXEMPLE DE RAPPORT
Détaillé et élaboré sur-mesure. Découvrez comment AQF évalue la qualité et la sécurité de vos produits lors d’une inspection. Consultez un exemple de rapport AQF en lien avec le type de produit qui vous intéresse.
Les inspecteurs et auditeurs d'AQF opèrent dans 13 pays d'Asie :
Bangladesh
Malaisie
Taipei, Chine
Cambodge
Pakistan
Thaïlande
Chine
Hong Kong
Turquie
Inde
Corée du Sud
Vietnam
Indonésie
In just six months, our clients saw 70% on-time CAPA ( Corrective and Preventive Action ) improvement, 30–50% faster CAP ( Corrective Action Plan ) closure, and a 20x reduction in rejection rates. Drive a continuous improvement mindset and keep suppliers performing every day - not just on audit day.
