Qualification Surveys

Op Inspecto Visio, our Qualification Surveys provide businesses with a thorough assessment of their suppliers’ capabilities, certifications, and compliance with industry standards. Supplier qualification is critical to maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency in your supply chain. Through our in-depth qualification surveys, we evaluate whether suppliers can meet the necessary requirements for your projects, ensuring that only capable and compliant vendors are part of your operations.

Choosing the right suppliers is vital to the success of any business. Qualification Surveys ensure that your suppliers have the necessary certifications, processes, and capabilities to meet both your operational and compliance requirements. By conducting these surveys, you can mitigate risks, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure the long-term reliability of your supply chain.

• Compliance Verification: Ensure that your suppliers meet industry and legal standards, including ISO, EN, VCA, and other relevant regulations.
• Risk Management: Mitigate risks by verifying that suppliers are equipped to meet your quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Supplier Evaluation: Gain comprehensive insights into a supplier’s qualifications, processes, and certifications, ensuring that only high-performing vendors are selected.
• Long-Term Assurance: Confirm that your suppliers have the capacity for ongoing quality and performance over the duration of your projects.

We offer a comprehensive range of Qualification Survey Services that evaluate supplier capabilities across various industries, ensuring they meet your business needs and industry standards.

Our Supplier Qualification Surveys provide a full evaluation of potential suppliers before they become part of your supply chain. We assess critical aspects such as their compliance with industry regulations, operational capacity, quality control processes, and technical expertise. By verifying these factors upfront, you can make informed decisions about your vendor relationships and avoid future disruptions.

We assess suppliers’ operational capabilities, including their technical processes, production capacity, and resource availability. These assessments provide you with insights into whether a vendor has the necessary infrastructure and expertise to meet your project requirements.

Many industries require suppliers to hold specific certifications, such as ISO 9001 for quality management or ISO 14001 for environmental management. Our Certification Validation Surveys verify that your suppliers’ certifications are current, applicable, and authentic, ensuring they meet industry compliance requirements.

Our Quality Management System (QMS) Audits are part of our qualification surveys, evaluating a supplier’s internal quality processes. We ensure that their QMS aligns with required standards, helping to maintain consistent quality across your projects.

When onboarding new suppliers, it’s crucial to verify that they comply with all legal and industry standards. Our Compliance Audits for New Suppliers assess their adherence to relevant regulations, ensuring that your business avoids compliance issues and operational risks.

Qualification Surveys are applicable in various industries and scenarios, helping you evaluate and select the best suppliers for your business needs:

• Supplier Onboarding: Assess potential suppliers to ensure they meet your quality, safety, and operational standards before entering long-term relationships.
• Certification Verification: Ensure that your suppliers maintain valid and relevant certifications, avoiding the risks of non-compliance.
• Vendor Performance Monitoring: Regular surveys ensure that existing suppliers maintain their qualifications, performance standards, and compliance with evolving industry regulations.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks in your supply chain by ensuring all suppliers are qualified to meet your specific operational needs.
• Contract Renewal: Conduct qualification surveys to assess the continued compliance and capabilities of long-term suppliers before renewing contracts.

• Thorough Assessments: Our qualification surveys are comprehensive, covering all aspects of a supplier’s operations, certifications, and processes to ensure they meet your standards.
• Certified Auditors: Our team consists of certified auditors with experience across industries, ensuring that your suppliers are assessed against the highest standards.
• Risk Mitigation: By identifying gaps in supplier qualifications early, we help you avoid operational risks, non-compliance issues, and delays.
• Customized Surveys: We tailor each qualification survey to meet your specific business needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
• Detailed Reporting: Our qualification surveys provide clear, actionable reports with recommendations for improvement, giving you the insights needed to make informed supplier decisions.

We follow a structured, detailed process to ensure that our Qualification Surveys deliver accurate, actionable results:

1. Scope Definition: We work with your team to determine the scope of the qualification survey, focusing on key areas such as supplier compliance, capabilities, and quality control processes.
2. Data Collection: We gather relevant documents, certifications, and records from the supplier, conducting both on-site and off-site evaluations as necessary.
3. Supplier Evaluation: Our auditors assess the supplier’s compliance with industry regulations, production capabilities, and operational processes.
4. Detailed Reporting: We provide a comprehensive report with findings, including areas of non-compliance, risks, and recommendations for improvements or qualifications.
5. Follow-Up Audits: We offer follow-up audits to ensure that suppliers address any gaps or non-compliance issues identified during the qualification survey.

• Oil & Gas
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing and Fabrication
• Energy and Utilities
• Offshore Wind Energy
• Infrastructure and Civil Engineering

Qualification Surveys are critical to maintaining a reliable, compliant, and high-performing supply chain. Regular surveys provide key benefits:

• Ensuring Supplier Competence: Verify that all suppliers have the necessary qualifications, certifications, and capabilities to meet your project and compliance needs.
• Reducing Risks: By identifying potential risks in supplier qualifications, you can avoid disruptions and non-compliance penalties.
• Maintaining Quality: Regular qualification surveys ensure that suppliers consistently meet your quality standards, preventing defects and costly rework.
• Supporting Informed Decision-Making: With clear, detailed reports, you gain the insights needed to make informed decisions about vendor selection and ongoing partnerships.
• Safeguarding Compliance: Verify that your suppliers adhere to the necessary industry regulations and standards, ensuring that your projects remain compliant.