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Production Capacity Audit
Before you wire a deposit or double an order, send our engineer to the factory first. We check the lines, the machines, the workers and the orders already in production — so you see what the factory can really make, not what the sales rep promised. A photo report lands in your inbox within 24 hours of the visit.
2006Independent QA since
48hAuditor on site
24hReport after visit
2016CNAS-accredited since
ISO/IEC 17020:2012
CNAS-accredited inspection body since 2016
ISO 9001:2015
Certified internal quality management system
ILAC Recognition
CNAS results accepted in 77+ countries
AQSIQ Qualified
Licensed for commodity inspection across Asia
When Buyers Book This Audit
If one of these sounds like your situation, a one-day visit is cheaper than one wrong order.
First Order with a New Supplier
The samples look fine and the price is right. You still do not know what is behind the gate.
Moving from Sample to Bulk Order
Good samples come from the best bench in the factory. Bulk runs come from the whole line.
Raising the Order Volume
A supplier who handles 5,000 units a month can quietly drown at 50,000.
A Tight Delivery Window
Peak season fills lines fast. You need to know your order has real line time, not a promise.
What the Auditor Checks on Site
The auditor walks the floor, the warehouse and the records room with a checklist you approve in advance. What was seen is written down separately from what the factory claimed.
Production Lines & Layout
Active lines, workstations and how work moves from incoming material to packing.
Machines & Equipment
Count, type, age and running condition — checked against the list the factory sent you.
Workers & Shifts
How many people are actually on the floor, and whether the shift pattern fits your order.
Materials & Work in Process
What is in the racks and on the lines right now, matched against the production schedule.
Warehouse & Storage
Real space and handling — the ceiling on how much the factory can hold and ship.
Orders Already Running
Other buyers' jobs on the same lines, competing with yours for machine time.
Coverage That Reaches Your Supplier's Factory
Offices in Foshan, Hangzhou and Hong Kong. Our auditors already work in the manufacturing regions — nobody flies in on your invoice.
13Provinces covered in China
13Countries covered in Asia
0Travel charges
0Weekend surcharges
How We Test a Factory's Capacity Claims
A quotation tells you what the factory wants to sell. These checks tell you what it can actually run during your production window.
Schedule vs. Real Output
Daily production records compared with the capacity claimed to you.
Machine Utilization
Running hours and downtime — the true ceiling of each line.
Material Readiness
Whether incoming materials can support your volume on your timeline.
Subcontracting Signs
Hints that part of your order would quietly move to a workshop you never approved.
Peak-Season Load
What the factory has already promised to other buyers in your window.
Utility Records
Power and resource use, where records are shared — checked against claimed output.
Findings That Change Sourcing Decisions
A risk signal is a documented mismatch, not a legal verdict. Each one is photographed and described, so your team can take it back to the supplier.
Identity Mismatch
The name, address or signage does not match the documents the supplier sent you.
Overstated Capacity
The lines and machines on the floor cannot support the output you were quoted.
Hidden Subcontracting
The site takes orders and coordinates them — but shows little real manufacturing.
Weak Site Evidence
Locked areas, missing records or idle floors during what was called peak production.
Send the Supplier's Name and Address
Your account manager replies with the scope and a fixed price — usually within 2 hours. No account setup needed for a first order.
A Report You Can Act On the Same Week
The PDF separates three things clearly: what we saw, what the factory claimed, and what could not be checked. It reaches you within 24 hours of the visit.
Who and Where
The declared address, signage and identity evidence found on site.
What the Factory Has
Lines, machines, workers and warehouse space, as observed on the day.
Claims vs. Evidence
What the records and the floor actually support, side by side with the claims.
Photos from the Floor
Lines, storage and records photographed where the factory permits.
Open Items
Closed areas and missing records, listed as gaps — never dressed up as findings.
Your Next Questions
The specific points to raise with the supplier before you decide.
Request a Sample Audit Report
See the exact format before you book — we send it by email.
What Buyers Do with the Findings
The report is not the end. It is the input for your next move.
Approve the Supplier
The evidence holds up — place the order with confidence and set your inspection plan.
Adjust the Order
Cut the volume or stretch the timeline to what the lines can actually carry.
Ask for Fixes First
Send the open items back to the supplier and re-check before money moves.
Walk Away Early
The capacity is not there — switch to your backup supplier before the deposit, not after.
What This Audit Does Not Do
Clear limits protect your decision. The audit is one input in supplier approval — not a guarantee.
It Is Not a Certificate
No license, certification or legal verification is issued to the factory.
It Is Not an Exact Capacity Figure
We document what is visible and recorded. Compare it with your volume and lead time.
It Does Not Release a Shipment
Pass or fail on the goods themselves needs a product inspection on the order.
It Is Not a QMS Audit
Deep quality-system review needs a dedicated management system audit.
Factory Evaluation
Supplier identity and site verification before approval.
Quality Management System AuditsISO 9001-based audit of the factory's quality system.
Social & Ethical Compliance AuditLabor, safety and working-condition compliance at the site.
During Production InspectionAt 30–50% complete: deviations caught while rework is cheap.
Final Random InspectionAt 100% complete and 80% packed: AQL sampling with a clear verdict.
Factories We Audit Across Asia
The checklist follows your product's process — it is not a generic walkthrough with a camera.
Textiles & Apparel
Cutting, sewing lines, finishing and packing capacity.
Electronics & Electrical
SMT and assembly lines, testing stations and burn-in capacity.
Furniture & Hardlines
Machining, welding, surface treatment and assembly throughput.
Toys, Gifts & Houseware
Molding, painting, assembly and seasonal peak readiness.
From Supplier Details to Audit Report
Book online or send the supplier details by email. The checklist is fixed with you before anyone visits the factory.
Send Supplier Details
Name, address, product type, order volume and the questions you want answered.
Scope Confirmed
Our office team fixes the evaluation points and the visit date with you.
Auditor On Site
A full-time UTS engineer walks the floor, the warehouse and the records.
Report in Your Inbox
Findings, photos and open items, ready for your sourcing decision.
An Accredited Inspection Body — Not a Broker
UTS is accredited by CNAS against ISO/IEC 17020:2012, the international standard for inspection bodies, with an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system. The certificate below is real — ask for a copy with your quotation.
Full-Time Engineers
University-educated QC engineers on staff. We never send freelancers.
Supervised Auditors
Inspection supervisors and operations managers re-audit visits at random.
One Account Manager
A single contact handles your quotation, booking and report — no hand-offs.
Online Report Access
Schedule services and download your reports through the booking portal any time.
Questions Buyers Ask Before Booking
How is a production capacity audit different from product inspection?
A capacity audit looks at the factory itself — the lines, machines, workers and current orders — to answer one question: can this site make your order, on time, at a steady quality? Product inspection checks the goods themselves against your spec. Most buyers run the audit before they approve a supplier, then book product inspections once the order is running.
When should I book a production capacity audit?
Before you approve a new supplier, pay a deposit, commit to tooling, or raise the order volume with a supplier you already use. The earlier the visit happens, the more room you have to change the plan.
Will the report certify the factory's exact capacity?
No, and you should be careful with anyone who promises that from one visit. Our auditor records what is on the floor and what the records show — lines, machines, shifts, output logs and anything that could not be checked. You then compare those findings with your order volume and delivery date.
What if the factory will not open some areas or records?
It happens. Closed rooms, missing records and claims we could not verify go into the report as open items — clearly marked, never written up as confirmed facts. You see exactly what was checked and what was not.
How fast can the audit be arranged?
A full-time UTS auditor reaches any major manufacturing region in China or Asia within 48 hours of booking. The photo-documented PDF report follows within 24 hours of the completed visit.
How much does a production capacity audit cost?
The price depends on the factory location and the scope you need. Send the supplier's name, address and your order volume and we reply with a fixed quotation, so you know the full cost before you book. There are no travel charges and no weekend surcharges.
Does the factory know the auditor is coming?
Yes. The visit is arranged with the factory in advance so the production areas, the records and the right people are available on the day. The checklist is fixed with you before the visit, so both sides know what will be reviewed.
Check the Factory Before the Deposit Leaves Your Account
Send the supplier's name, address and your order volume. We reply with the audit scope and a fixed price.
