“Our supplier data is unreliable”
Why weak supplier control is a major audit and compliance risk
Supplier control is no longer “nice to have”.
It’s one of the first places auditors go when there’s a product issue.
Why? Because a site can look perfect… but a single weak supplier can undo everything.
This can be raised by:
· BRCGS / IFS audits (supplier approval, specs, risk assessment)
· Retailer audits (they may ask for vulnerability assessments / fraud controls)
· FSA inspections if product authenticity or safety is questioned
Example:
A supplier updates a spec (new oil, new processing aid, new allergen warning)
…but it’s sent as a PDF and sits unread in someone’s inbox.
Now your “approved” product spec is wrong - and your label might be wrong too.
Click-PLM helps by keeping supplier specs structured, current, and linked to finished products - with review cycles and alerts.
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