technology

Joint-audit platforms

Shared-audit arrangements that let multiple manufacturer clients split the cost of auditing a common supplier or distributor.

Where it's used

Distributor compliance auditing (GDP)
Third-party audit firms that inspect pharmaceutical, biologic and cosmetic distributors and wholesalers against Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supplier-qualification standards, giving a manufacturer independent assurance that its downstream supply-chain partners handle products to specification.
regulatory-legal 7 min