BearingCloud works with independent third-party auditors to verify and approve manufacturing suppliers. The process is conducted by min. 2x engineers and includes a detailed 3-phase audit focusing on quality, reliability, process capability, and product authenticity.
Audit Phases
1
Preliminary Phase – Documentation Review
Before the site visit, the auditor collects and reviews key company data:
Company profile, product range, process flow, and organization chart
Existing certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF16949,…)
Material flowchart and quality control procedures
Last 2–3 years of performance data (production, delivery, quality)
Future improvement plans and strategic objectives
Identification of key audit focus areas based on this data
2
On-Site Audit – Field Evaluation
Performed by 2 experienced engineers (1 international, 1 local), the audit includes:
Assessment of Quality Management System (QMS) compliance
Evaluation of production performance and trend reliability
Review of technologies used vs. international benchmarks
Analysis of lean principles in purchasing, production, customer service, and sales
Clarification of actual in-house manufactured core products
Identification of business criticalities and improvement potential
In case of large organizations, the audit duration will be extended accordingly.
3
Audit Report – Scoring & Recommendations
After the field audit, the auditor prepares a formal report including:
Report Summary
Summary of strengths and weaknesses
Auditor's score and justification
Actionable findings and improvement opportunities
Final classification based on BearingCloud standards
Report Includes
A detailed checklist
Certification copies
Inspection and testing reports
Summary of findings, deviations, and opportunities
Final score sheet
A copy of the audit report can be requested from BearingCloud for the supplier and order evaluation purposes.
Why It Matters!
By sourcing from BearingCloud Verified Manufacturers, you gain:
Quality assurance
backed by international audit standards
Transparency
into the supplier's production scope and certifications
Risk reduction
through validated process reliability and lean practices
Confidence in working with manufacturers capable of meeting global standards