Start with the real workflow
Walk through receiving, storage, production and shipment. Compare each step with the current procedure, then sample records to see whether people are following it. This exposes gaps earlier than a last-minute document review.
Prepare evidence that tells a complete story
Auditors may ask for inspection results, training records, cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, supplier information and a traceability example. A mock recall is a useful check: can the team identify affected stock and the customers who received it?
Close the loop on findings
An audit finding should lead to an owner, a corrective action and a later check that the action worked. Keeping those steps together makes the next audit easier and improves the underlying operation.
What to take into your next discussion
- Use internal reviews to compare procedures with actual practice.
- Keep versioned records for checks, training and corrective actions.
- Run a mock recall before an external audit.
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