What is SCAN (Supplier Compliance Audit Network) Audit?
The Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN) is an industry trade association that provides a systematic approach whereby mutually acceptable global compliance standards are achieved in reducing audit and operational redundancy for common supply chain stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality. It was developed to facilitate this strategy and establish an audit sharing platform that would help improve audit consistency, lower audit costs, and reduce audit frequency while maintaining confidentiality. Both US Customs and the CTPAT organization have been introduced to SCAN and have acknowledged the potential benefits of the program.
SCAN helps to eliminate difficulties in auditing with suppliers by using an agreed supply chain security assessment which is shared among member companies. This shared evaluation network will lead to consistency in the assessment and lower costs for both suppliers/factories and importers. At the same time, SCAN benefits members of company and their business partners through a shared assessment network to reduce excess costs on similar audits, increase efficiency and streamline similar processes. This will help improve the efficiency of supply chain audits together.
SCAN audit requirements are also based on C-TPAT fundamentals with some additions as well as issues report with different method. SCAN audit acceptability is rising day by day as the largest brands are becoming its members.
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SCAN Audit Process-
After finalization of agreement with client, Ikon Compliance Consultant experts visit to client’s premises and conduct the complete gap analysis of existing system against the SCAN audit requirements and discuss the gap report to the management, identified gaps could be in documents, implementation, personal security, physical security & regulatory and local laws compliances. We commence work according to the agreed timelines as per final gap report and proceed for the audit once all the documentation, implementation, and other requirements are done. Our technical team provides complete assistance, support and cooperation throughout the process to make SCAN audit successful in first attempt.
SCAN is not a certification program and there is no on-site report of SCAN audit, the SCAN audit report will be available on completion by the auditing agency and notified to the SCAN member who requests the audit for their supplier. SCAN member shares the cap with supplier to close them if there are major issues reported in report then factory will go for re audit. SCAN audit valid for one year and after one year completion again yearly audit will be conducted to assure and evaluate the security compliance.
What are the Criteria of SCAN Audit?
- Business Partner Requirements.
- Container & Trailer Security.
- Conveyance Security.
- Physical Access Control.
- Personnel Security.
- Procedural Security.
- Physical Security.
- Security Training & Threat Awareness.
- Information Technology Security.
What are benefits of SCAN Audit?
- Fewer frequency of supply chain security audit requests and Elimination of audit fatigue.
- Reduced overall audit costs due to fewer audit requests.
- A set standard for supply chain security audit requirements and corrective action plans.
- To learn more about the audit repository and shared audit methodology, please contact us to schedule a walk-through of both the portal and audit procedures.
- Business resumption priority following a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
- Eligibility for other U.S. Government Pilot Programs, such as the USFDA’s Secure Supply Chain Program.
- Assignment of a Supply Chain Security Specialist to the company.
- Possibility of enjoying additional benefits by being recognized as a Trusted Trade Partner.
Why IKON COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT?
IKON COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT is one of the leading SCAN Audit consultants in Kanpur. Our Team assists in the simple comprehension of SCAN Audit requirements and effective application methodologies. An initial analysis of the organization’s existing procedures is conducted, and a roadmap for a successful audit is created. To speed up the implementation process, complete documentation support is provided.