Factory Audit Checklist: What QC Inspectors Actually Check Before Approving Drinkware Suppliers

After conducting 247 factory audits across Asia, I've learned that most procurement teams focus on the wrong audit criteria. They obsess over ISO certificates and production capacity while missing the operational details that predict whether your 50,000-unit order will ship on time with acceptable quality. The difference between a successful supplier relationship and a costly disaster often comes down to what you observe during the first two hours on the factory floor.

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