Supplier Audit Questionnaire (SAQ) is a functionality within Ensolva used to assess potential or existing suppliers. It usually contains a set of questions designed to evaluate the supplier’s performance, quality management systems, financial stability, and compliance with legal regulations.
An easier way to collect data
You select the questions included in the questionnaire based on what you want to evaluate. This method of data collection is more practical, simpler, faster, and reduces paperwork.
The main advantage of the SAQ module is that you can analyze suppliers’ responses and use that analysis to make more informed decisions when selecting suppliers that best meet your needs. This enables you to continuously evaluate and monitor suppliers, identify weaknesses, and determine which areas require improvement.
Furthermore, SAQ can assist in supplier assessments related to ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance), providing valuable data for ESG reporting.
More convenient completion and submission of questionnaires for suppliers
Suppliers also benefit from the simplified SAQ completion process via Ensolva. Instead of manually filling in and sending documents by email, they can simply click a link to access a web form. This makes providing the required information much more practical and convenient.
Questions tailored to your needs
The questions included in the SAQ may vary depending on the specific characteristics of the company and the supplier’s industry.
The SAQ can also be customized to include additional questions, but it usually covers a range of topics such as:
- Company information, such as ownership details, location, and size
- Quality management systems, including policies, procedures, and processes for quality control
- Product or service information, specifications, and standards
- Regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations
- Financial stability, including information about the supplier’s financial health and resilience
