IFS introduces a new tool: IFS Supply Chain Processes Check that allows to evaluate whether a company is able to identify risks in its supply chain .Potential risks may include food safety , product fraud or ESG risks .
The verification of the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check Program helps companies implement the processes needed for effective supply chain management and protect their supply chain through risk management with:
- verify that the company has established appropriate processes,
- identifying opportunities for improvement,
- developing business resilience,
- increase customer trust.
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The audit is intended to help you identify, analyze and monitor risks in your supply chain.Here's how it works:
- Contact CSQA to communicate your intention to implement the verification.
- Implement the necessary processes and enter critical raw materials into the predefined list of raw materials, conveniently provided in the free IFS auditXpress Neo software.
- An auditor must validate the company's list of raw materials , data and evidence.
- Complete and return the improvement action plan to the certification body.
- View the report, improvement action plan and Acceptance Letter uploaded into the IFS Database by the certification body.
- Make documents available to business partners.
- Renew the evaluation every year.
Benefits of IFS Supply Chain Processes Check
IFS Supply Chain Processes Check provides an easy-to-navigate guide to supply chain security.The free IFS auditXpress Neo software contains a list of critical raw materials to simplify and develop effective risk analyses and monitoring strategies.
- Manage supply chain risks to protect your business today and in the future.
- Provides verified data and results to increase the trust of trading partners.
- Demonstrate commitment to supply chain risk management .
- Allows you to prepare for EU and regional regulations.
- It promotes transparency by sharing raw material data entered into the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check via the IFS Database.
- Allows you to combine this Verification with your IFS Audit or Assessment