Unveiling the Truth About Factory Audits for Water Cup Manufacturers? BSCI Edition

Every cup has a story, and life has its warmth. Hello everyone, welcome to "Dong Dong's Cup Talk" Recently, our factory passed the Walmart factory audit, marking another new certification following Starbucks, BMW, Huawei, Midea, Nestlé, and BSCI audits. This signifies a fresh start for our factory. Among the inquiries I’ve received, some have expressed interest in learning about factory audits. Recently, I invited Director Li Jing, who specializes in handling audit matters at our factory, to share her insights despite her busy schedule. https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10524.htmlThe following content is based on Director Li’s explanations, compiled by me. Due to the extensive information, I will break it down into multiple independent articles for everyone.

Hello everyone, I’m Li Jing, and I’ve been working at this factory for fifteen years. Starting as a quality inspector on the production line to now overseeing factory audit affairs, I’ve witnessed the factory’s journey from its inception to becoming a supplier for multiple international brands. Our factory mainly produces stainless steel insulated cups and various plastic water bottles, with departments including Administration, https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10524.htmlQuality Inspection, Design, Business, Finance, General Affairs, Human Resources, Technology, Product Development, Mold Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Metalworking, Packaging, and Warehouse. Over the years, I’ve led my team to successfully pass multiple factory audits, including those for Starbucks, Walmart, Nestlé, and BSCI. Today, I’d like to share the details of these audits, hoping to help those new to factory audits avoid unnecessary detours.

5. BSCI Factory Audit

The BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audit is a widely used social standard evaluation aimed at promoting social compliance in the supply chain.

Audit Content: It comprehensively covers human rights aspects, including freedom of association, nondiscrimination, fair wages, working hour limitations (a maximum of 48 hours per week), and occupational safety. https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10524.htmlFor instance, BSCI may randomly interview employees to verify whether wages are paid on time. The human rights section emphasizes transparent records to prevent falsified attendance data.

Rectification Opportunities After Failure: There are 12 chances for rectification, with deadlines set based on the severity of the issues. https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10524.htmlFailure to rectify may impact collaborations with multiple brands.

Case Study: A factory initially failed due to insufficient wages but passed after adjusting its compensation system.

Costs: Thirdparty assistance fees range from approximately 20,000 to 50,000 RMB.

Total Investment: The overall investment is about 150,000 to 250,000 RMB, https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10524.htmlcovering system improvements and employee training.

Standards and Focus Areas: Based on the BSCI Code of Conduct, the audit places greater emphasis on comprehensive social responsibility and labor rights.