2nd Party Auditing for Retail

Get Your Supply Chain under Control - with Supplier Audits

If there's one thing you need to protect, then it's your company's reputation. The relationships with your suppliers all depend on detailed contracts - but, most of all, on trust. Auditing your suppliers gives you the assurance you need. Which is why TÜV Rheinland offers cross-sector, 2nd party audits by experienced auditors.

Benefits at a Glance

A 2nd party audit by TÜV Rheinland enables you to:

  • Protect yourself proactively against any damage to your image by third parties
  • Implement a useful tool for assessing suppliers and your supply chain management
  • Enhance the credibility and image of your company
  • Create a sound basis for an open dialogue with consumers, no matter how critical they may be
  • Benefit from our international network of more than 1,000 auditors in 60 countries

Four Steps to Greater Security when Selecting Suppliers

Suited to your requirements, our experts assess your processes and your suppliers' systems. This includes taking a close look at quality and safety, based on your applicable code of conduct.

1. Defining the Audit Guidelines
Together we will determine which auditing policy to implement.

2. Auditor Training
Where necessary, our auditors will receive training in your company's guidelines.

3. Auditing
Our staff will manage coordination for you: we will schedule the appointments with your suppliers and carry out the audits on site.

4. Creation of a Report
Upon completion of the audit, our staff will provide you with a detailed audit report.