Audit
From internal audits and supplier qualification to technical, ESG, social compliance, mystery customer and global multi-site audit programs, Global Alliance Register provides independent insight across operations and supply chains.
GAR supports organizations that need to understand whether their own operations, suppliers, contractors, processes, service locations or supply chains conform to defined requirements, customer expectations, technical specifications, corporate standards, regulatory obligations or responsible-business principles.
Audits may be performed against international standards, customer requirements, corporate procedures, technical specifications, codes of conduct, sector schemes, regulatory criteria or customized audit protocols.
One Audit Requirement. Worldwide Auditor Access. One GAR Interface.
GAR defines the audit objective first, then coordinates the appropriate audit protocol, auditor competence, technical discipline, location, evidence requirements and reporting format. The purpose is not simply to identify nonconformity, but to give the client a clear picture of what is working, what is not, where the risks are and what action should follow.
Find the Audit Program That Matches Your Requirement
Independent Review of Your Own Organization
GAR can perform independent internal audits on behalf of organizations that want objective review of their systems, controls, processes, locations or business units.
Quality Management
Internal audits of quality systems, process controls and implementation effectiveness.
Environmental Management
Review of environmental controls, obligations, operational practices and improvement actions.
Occupational Health & Safety
Assessment of OH&S processes, risk controls, responsibilities and workplace practices.
Energy Management
Internal audit of energy-management arrangements, performance controls and implementation.
Information Security
Independent review of information-security controls, processes and management-system implementation.
Business Continuity
Assessment of continuity arrangements, plans, responsibilities and operational readiness.
Integrated Management Systems
Combined internal audit programs across multiple management-system disciplines.
Corporate Procedures
Audit against internal procedures, policies, delegated authorities and operating controls.
Site / Business Unit Audits
Consistent audit programs across locations, subsidiaries, departments and operating units.
Know Your External Providers Beyond the Contract.
GAR performs second-party audits on behalf of customers, purchasers, asset owners, brands, franchisors and other interested parties seeking independent evidence that external providers are meeting defined requirements.
Supplier Audits
Quality, capability, process, HSE, environmental and customer-specific requirements.
Contractor Audits
Assessment of contractor systems, competence, controls and project-delivery capability.
Subcontractor Audits
Verification of critical subcontracted processes, resources and control arrangements.
Distributor Audits
Assessment of distribution, handling, storage, traceability, service and market requirements.
Dealer Audits
Operational, service, brand and customer-experience compliance across dealer networks.
Franchise Audits
Verification of operational, service, hygiene, product and corporate-standard compliance.
Service Provider Audits
Review of outsourced services, service-level controls, competence and customer requirements.
Logistics Provider Audits
Audit of transport, warehousing, security, traceability, handling and service controls.
Warehouse Audits
Storage, preservation, stock control, traceability, handling and process-compliance assessment.
Procurement Audits
Assessment of supplier selection, approval, purchasing controls and outsourced-process management.
Outsourced Process Audits
Verification that outsourced activities meet technical, quality and customer requirements.
Follow-Up Audits
Verification of corrective actions, closure status and sustained implementation.
Assess Capability Before Supplier Approval
Manufacturing Capability
Facilities, machinery, process capability, technical resources and production controls.
Production Capacity
Workload, throughput, bottlenecks, capacity and delivery capability.
Engineering Resources
Engineering competence, design resources, technical documentation and project support.
Special Processes
Review of welding, heat treatment, coating, NDT and other controlled processes.
Laboratory Capability
Assessment of in-house testing, equipment, competence and laboratory controls.
Calibration & Measurement Control
Review of calibration systems, measurement traceability and equipment control.
Material & Traceability Control
Material identification, segregation, heat/batch traceability and certification controls.
Sub-Vendor Management
Selection, approval, monitoring and performance control of critical sub-suppliers.
AVL / Prequalification Support
Independent evidence supporting Approved Vendor List and supplier-qualification decisions.
Audit the Process, Not Just the Management System.
Manufacturing Process Audits
Review process execution, controls, capability, records and compliance with defined requirements.
Production Line Audits
Assessment of workflow, process stability, inspection stages and operational controls.
Special Process Audits
Independent review of critical processes requiring enhanced control and qualification.
Assembly Process Audits
Verification of assembly methods, work instructions, controls, testing and traceability.
Maintenance Process Audits
Review of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance controls and execution.
Warehouse / Logistics Process Audits
Operational review of receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, preservation and handling.
Service Process Audits
Assessment of service delivery against defined operational and customer requirements.
Customer-Specific Process Audits
Audit against client-owned process criteria and performance expectations.
VDA 6.3-Type Process Audits
Automotive-style process assessments where applicable and appropriately qualified auditors are required.
Independent Assessment Against Recognized Management-System Requirements
GAR can perform independent audits against recognized management-system standards, sector requirements and customer-specific criteria to evaluate implementation, effectiveness, compliance gaps and improvement priorities — without implying formal certification.
ISO 9001-Based Audits
Independent assessment of quality-management processes, customer focus, operational controls, risk-based thinking and continual improvement.
ISO 14001-Based Audits
Review of environmental aspects, compliance obligations, operational controls, objectives and environmental-management effectiveness.
ISO 45001-Based Audits
Assessment of occupational health and safety risks, operational controls, worker participation, incident management and continual improvement.
ISO 50001-Based Audits
Audit of energy-management arrangements, energy performance indicators, operational controls and energy-improvement processes.
ISO/IEC 27001-Based Audits
Independent review of information-security governance, risk treatment, controls, responsibilities and management-system implementation.
ISO 22301-Based Audits
Assessment of business-continuity governance, business-impact analysis, continuity strategies, plans, testing and organizational resilience.
Integrated Management System Audits
Combined audits across multiple standards to evaluate integration, common processes, shared controls and overall system effectiveness.
API Q1 / Q2-Type Audits
Quality-system and supplier audits aligned with applicable oil and gas sector quality requirements and customer expectations.
IATF-Related Supplier Audits
Automotive supplier assessments covering quality-system implementation, process controls, risk, performance and customer-specific requirements.
Aerospace Supplier Audits
Supplier and gap audits against applicable aerospace quality requirements, customer specifications and controlled-process expectations.
Sector-Specific Gap Audits
Assessment of existing systems against sector-specific standards or scheme requirements to identify readiness gaps and priority actions.
Customer Requirement Audits
Independent audits against client-owned quality requirements, corporate procedures, supplier manuals, contractual obligations and KPIs.
An organization may be audited against the requirements of a management-system standard without being certified to that standard. Formal accredited certification is provided separately through GAR’s Management System Certification service line.
Responsible Supply Chain & Social Compliance Audits
GAR coordinates recognized and customer-specific social-compliance audits through appropriately qualified and, where required, scheme-approved audit partners.
SMETA
Social, labour, health & safety, environmental and business-ethics audit framework where applicable.
amfori BSCI
Supply-chain social compliance assessment through appropriately authorized partners.
RBA
Responsible Business Alliance audit support where scheme conditions are met.
SA8000-Related Assessments
Social-accountability assessment support under applicable recognized routes.
WRAP / SLCP
Recognized social and workforce assessment frameworks where applicable.
TfS / PSCI / RJC / ICS / JAC
Sector and supply-chain responsible-business audit programs through authorized partners where required.
Code of Conduct Audits
Customer or corporate social-compliance standards translated into practical audit protocols.
Human Rights Audits
Assessment of labour rights, worker treatment, grievance systems and human-rights risks.
Responsible Recruitment
Audit of recruitment fees, migrant-worker practices, contracts and workforce controls.
Forced / Child Labour Risk
Assessment of policies, records, recruitment and workplace evidence relating to prohibited labour practices.
Working Hours & Wages
Verification of hours, overtime, compensation, benefits and applicable workforce controls.
Worker Welfare & H&S
Assessment of workplace safety, welfare facilities, accommodation and worker-protection measures.
Assess Environmental, Social and Governance Performance
Environmental Performance
Assessment of environmental controls, pollution prevention, legal obligations and site practices.
Energy
Review of energy use, controls, monitoring, efficiency and management practices.
Water
Assessment of water sourcing, use, conservation, discharge and management controls.
Waste
Audit of waste generation, segregation, storage, treatment, disposal and records.
Emissions & Carbon
Review of emissions-related controls, data management and carbon-management practices.
Resource Efficiency
Assessment of material, energy and resource-use controls and improvement opportunities.
Supplier ESG Performance
Independent assessment of supplier environmental, social and governance practices.
Sustainable Procurement
Review of ESG integration within procurement, qualification and supplier-management processes.
Corporate ESG Criteria
Customized audits against client-specific sustainability and responsible-business requirements.
Independent Evidence for Complex Supply-Chain Obligations
Supply Chain Due Diligence
Audit support for supplier-risk identification, controls and remediation follow-up.
Human Rights Due Diligence
Assessment of policies, processes, supplier controls and human-rights risk management.
Responsible Sourcing
Supplier and material-chain audits against responsible-sourcing requirements.
CSDDD-Related Assessments
Audit support aligned with applicable corporate sustainability due-diligence obligations.
EUDR-Related Supply Chain Audits
Traceability and due-diligence audit support where relevant to applicable commodity chains.
LkSG-Related Supplier Audits
Supplier-assessment support relating to applicable German supply-chain due-diligence requirements.
Chain of Custody
Review of material traceability, custody records and controlled-transfer requirements.
Responsible Minerals
Supply-chain audit support involving responsible-minerals and sourcing requirements where applicable.
Security & Customs Programs
Assessment support for supply-chain security and customs-related requirements where recognized programs apply.
Operational Assurance for Food, Hospitality, Healthcare and Consumer Supply Chains
GMP Audits
Good Manufacturing Practice audits for applicable food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or hygiene environments.
HACCP Audits
Independent review of hazard-analysis and critical-control-point implementation.
Food Safety Audits
Supplier, site or operational food-safety assessments against defined requirements.
Allergen Audits
Review of allergen controls, segregation, labeling, cleaning and cross-contact prevention.
Hygiene Audits
Assessment of cleaning, sanitation, personnel hygiene and facility-control practices.
Depot / Warehouse Audits
Storage, temperature, hygiene, pest control, traceability and stock-control review.
Retail Store Audits
Food handling, hygiene, storage, labeling, display and operational compliance.
Food Defense
Assessment of intentional-contamination prevention and facility-security controls.
Traceability Audits
Verification of product, ingredient, batch and supply-chain traceability arrangements.
What Does a Real Customer Actually Experience?
Mystery Customer / Mystery Shopping Audits evaluate the service experience as it is actually delivered to customers, using predefined scenarios, service criteria and evidence requirements.
Mystery Customer / Mystery Shopping
Anonymous assessment of customer-facing service against predefined service standards and scenarios.
Retail Store Experience
Staff interaction, merchandising, cleanliness, pricing, promotions, queue management and presentation.
Hotels & Hospitality
Reservation, reception, check-in, housekeeping, F&B, guest interaction, complaint handling and service consistency.
Restaurant Chains
Service quality, waiting times, food presentation, staff behavior, menu compliance, hygiene and brand standards.
Cafés & Quick-Service Restaurants
Speed of service, order accuracy, cleanliness, upselling, customer interaction and outlet standards.
Tourism Services
Travel agencies, tour operators, attractions, visitor centers and other tourism-service experiences.
Automotive Dealerships
Sales journey, service reception, product presentation, staff conduct and after-sales interaction.
Banks & Service Centers
Customer greeting, waiting times, process clarity, service quality and branch standards.
Customer Journey Audits
Assessment from first contact through purchase, service delivery, complaint handling and after-sales support.
Experience the Service as a Real Customer
Tests what a customer actually sees and experiences — staff interaction, waiting time, service attitude, presentation, cleanliness, sales behavior, order accuracy and the overall customer journey.
Verify Delivery Against Defined Service Standards
Assesses whether the location or service operation consistently meets documented service procedures, KPIs, brand requirements and customer-service standards.
Protect Brand Consistency Across Every Location
Brand Standard Audits
Verification that branches and locations consistently implement documented corporate brand requirements.
Franchise Compliance Audits
Operational, product, service, hygiene, contractual and brand-standard verification.
Dealer Network Audits
Assessment of dealer operations, customer experience, brand presentation and corporate requirements.
Retail Network Audits
Consistent assessment across multiple stores, countries or retail formats.
Hospitality Chain Audits
Brand, service, operations, F&B, housekeeping and guest-experience compliance.
Restaurant Chain Audits
Multi-site review of food service, hygiene, operations, brand and customer-service standards.
Multi-Site Benchmarking
Comparable audit scores, rankings and trend analysis across locations.
Corrective Action Programs
Structured follow-up across branches, franchisees and operating units.
Network Performance Dashboards
Consolidated findings, KPIs and risk visibility for multi-site operations.
Your Requirements. Our Audit Structure. Independent Evidence.
Many organizations do not need an off-the-shelf audit. GAR can design and manage client-specific audit programs around corporate standards, technical requirements, supplier expectations, risk priorities and business objectives.
Supplier Manual Audits
Audit suppliers against the client’s own supplier handbook, approval rules, quality expectations and operating requirements.
Technical Specification Audits
Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering requirements, inspection criteria and customer technical standards.
Code of Conduct Audits
Assess implementation of corporate ethical, social, labor, environmental and responsible-business requirements.
Corporate Standard Audits
Translate internal policies, procedures and governance requirements into a structured, auditable protocol.
Quality Requirement Audits
Evaluate suppliers, sites or service providers against customer-specific quality plans, controls, KPIs and acceptance criteria.
ESG Requirement Audits
Build client-specific environmental, social and governance audit criteria around corporate sustainability expectations.
Procurement & Prequalification Audits
Assess supplier suitability, capability, governance, technical competence and commercial readiness before approval or award.
Brand & Franchise Standard Audits
Create customized audit protocols for branches, franchisees, dealers, outlets and customer-facing operating networks.
Risk-Based Combined Audit Protocols
Combine quality, technical, ESG, HSE, social, regulatory and operational criteria into one risk-based audit program.
GAR-Developed Audit Checklists
GAR can convert client requirements into a structured checklist, scoring method, finding classification and reporting format.
Multi-Site Customized Programs
Apply one common client protocol consistently across multiple locations, countries, suppliers or operating units.
Corrective Action & Re-Audit Protocols
Define closure requirements, verification evidence, escalation rules and follow-up audit criteria as part of the program.
On-Site, Remote or Hybrid
Physical Facility Assessment
Facility walkthroughs, process observation, records, interviews, sampling and physical verification.
Digital Assessment
Document review, interviews, video-based verification and remote evidence review where appropriate.
Targeted Combination
Remote preparation and document review combined with focused on-site verification.
From One Audit to a Global Multi-Supplier Program
Audit Program Design
Audit strategy, scope, protocol and governance structure.
Supplier Risk Categorization
Risk-based segmentation of suppliers, contractors or locations.
Audit Frequency Planning
Audit cycles determined according to risk, performance and customer requirements.
Global Auditor Assignment
Auditor selection according to competence, language, geography and sector.
Audit Scheduling
Central planning and coordination across locations and suppliers.
Protocol Management
Consistent checklists, scoring rules and reporting across the program.
Corrective Action Tracking
Central monitoring of findings, actions, deadlines and closure status.
Management Reporting
Consolidated trends, KPIs, risk visibility and program-performance reporting.
Audit Intensity Should Follow Risk.
Document / Remote Assessment
Lower-risk screening or evidence-based preliminary assessment.
Standard On-Site Audit
Structured audit of defined requirements at the facility or operation.
Enhanced Technical / ESG Audit
Deeper assessment requiring specialist or multi-disciplinary competence.
Intensive / Recurring Program
Frequent, multi-site or high-risk audit coverage with structured follow-up.
From Audit Objective to Verified Closure
Objective
Criteria
Review
Selection
Review
Audit
Classification
Report
Follow-Up
Re-Audit
Reports Designed for Action, Not Filing.
Why Audit Through Global Alliance Register?
Worldwide Auditor Network
Access to qualified auditors and specialists across major industrial, sourcing and service markets.
Independent & Objective Assessment
Audit conclusions based on defined evidence, scope and criteria.
Technical + Management Expertise
Management-system auditors can be combined with technical specialists where needed.
Customized Protocols
Audits can follow standards, customer requirements or bespoke audit checklists.
One Global Coordination Interface
Multi-country audit programs can be managed through one GAR point of contact.
Supply Chain Expertise
Quality, technical, ESG, social, environmental and regulatory risks can be assessed together.
Corrective Action Follow-Up
GAR can continue through remediation, verification, closure and re-audit.
Integrated TIC Capability
Audit findings can connect to inspection, testing, certification, training and advisory services where appropriate.
Audit, Advisory and Certification Responsibilities Remain Clearly Defined
GAR structures audit, advisory and certification activities to preserve applicable independence and impartiality requirements. Where an audit forms part of an accredited certification process, formal certification audits and certification decisions remain under the authority of the appointed accredited certification body.
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