Supplier Guide
Factory Audit Checklist for Adhesive Buyers
A detailed factory audit checklist for buyers evaluating adhesive manufacturers before bulk orders.
Quick Answer
An adhesive factory audit should verify production authenticity, formulation control, quality testing, packaging standards, technical team capability, and export operation maturity before buyers place large orders.
Production Audit Points
Raw material storage and batch records.
Mixing and production process control.
Laboratory or testing capability.
Warehouse conditions and FIFO management.
Quality Audit Points
Viscosity and solid content testing frequency.
Sample retention system.
Defect handling and corrective actions.
Export packaging and labeling consistency.
Commercial Audit Points
MOQ flexibility.
Lead time reliability.
Payment terms clarity.
After-sales technical support.
Red Flags
No technical data sheets.
Cannot explain application differences.
Unwilling to provide factory photos or samples.
No export document experience.
PackTrades Recommendation
Even if you cannot visit China immediately, request video walkthroughs, quality documents, and reference applications.