Factory Audits
A factory can look impressive on Alibaba and professional over email — and still fail to deliver. The only way to truly know what you are working with is an on-site audit. Our team visits factories in person across China, inspecting production lines, quality systems, equipment, workforce, and management practices. You receive a detailed report with photographs, findings, and a clear recommendation.
What's Included
- ✓Physical inspection of the production facility and equipment
- ✓Review of quality management systems and certifications (ISO, CE, etc.)
- ✓Assessment of production capacity and lead time capability
- ✓Workforce and management interviews
- ✓Review of previous client orders and product samples
- ✓Photographic evidence and a written audit report
- ✓Risk rating and honest recommendation on whether to proceed
How It Works
Share Factory Details
Provide the factory name, address, and what you need manufactured. Tell us any specific concerns or areas you want us to focus on.
We Schedule the Audit
Our auditor contacts the factory and arranges a visit. We conduct both announced and unannounced audits depending on your preference.
On-Site Inspection
Our team spends half a day to a full day on-site, walking the production floor, reviewing records, and speaking with management and workers.
Detailed Report Delivered
Within 48 hours of the audit you receive a full written report with photographs, findings by category, a risk rating, and our recommendation.
Why Use SourcingGround?
A single failed production run or a container of defective goods can cost far more than an audit ever would. Most sourcing disasters are preceded by warning signs that a professional audit would have caught. Our auditors know what factories try to hide — we have seen it all, and we will tell you the truth.