To improve the efficiency of audit planning and reporting processes by certification clients and DQS, we have launched a new system “Audit Manager in recent years. With the DQS Audit Manager, DQS Group offers our customers and auditors worldwide an innovative, web-based audit tool for easy and joint audit processing - from planning and audit preparation to the actual audit and follow-up, e.g. corrective actions management. The implementation of audit planning and reporting in DQS Audit Management is at below: 

 

Standards available in the Audit Manager 3.1:

  • ISO 9001:2015,
  • ISO 14001:2015
  • ISO 45001:2018,
  • ISO 27001,
  • More later

Note:  Not applicable for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 combined audit, as IATF has a designated format for reporting.


The advantages:

  • Accurate audit planning information directly from clients
  • Easy verification of audit and certificate information by clients and auditors
  • Directly real-time access to online audit reports by clients
  • Reduced emails and paperwork

 

DQS Audit Manager for Clients:

  • The client will receive an email from DQS about Audit Manager, with an user name and a link to change password before audit planning.
  • The client will use Audit Manager for basic data provision before audit planning. 
    - You can find a guideline at this webpage.
    - For input of process data, you may choose to use the Excel template at that webpage to upload the data, including process name, KPIs, associated legal requirements, etc. 
  • The client will response to NCs, if any, within Audit Manager after audit.
  • The certified client can access previous audit report documents with it. 

 

DQS Audit Manager for DQS:

  • Auditors will use it for audit planning and reporting.
  • The report reviews will be done with it.

Support

Contact our CS team in case that you face a problem during the use of Audit Manager.

Author

DQS Hong Kong

DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.

 

DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 3,000 highly qualified auditors delivering over 130,000 audit days per year in more than 60 countries. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.

 

Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.

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