As with any business process, auditing requires planning, definition, consistent implementation and control to be properly effective. Without these features, auditing is likely to be a resource-draining waste of time. Internal auditing is one of the elements that makes your quality management system (QMS) complete. It fits snugly into the 'check' component of your plan-do-check-act cycle. Internal auditing isn't a haphazard or optional occurrence that you tolerate to maintain certification. It's an assessment tool that provides a reliable indicator of the integrity of your organisation's systems and processes and their capacity to support your goals.
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