01_Quality Leadership

inspection points A B C D

1-1 Is there a quality manual including policy, objectives with Supplier has an effective quality system, Supplier has own quality system, manual. Incomplete quality manual system but Non of the requirements visible.
updated implementation dates manual with regular update training. Available No records of update training schedules. work in progress.
to all levels.
1-2 Are Quality & Efficiency KPI measured and displayed in All process KPI’s are measured & digitally All Process KPI’s are measured & All Process KPI’s are measured but All Process KPI’s are not
relevant production processes area (local language) displayed each process with a corrective manually displayed for each process with a not well displayed for each process measured - inconsistent
action status and tracked. corrective action status and tracked. with action status and tracked. documentation, no action or
tracking on required improves.
1-3 Quality policy is communicated, understood and implemented Regular documented quality policy training Quality policy training is given but not well Quality policy training is given but not Not communicated
at all level of the organization. (including practical for quality teams) to all documented with regular updates. across all levels and departments.
departments - including new starters. Updates
are communicated in a timely manner.

1-4 There is a quality leader or manager based on site The supplier has a clear quality structure, The supplier has a clear quality structure, The supplier has a QM on site unclear No QM on based on site -
headed by an empowered quality manager. headed by a quality manager. quality structure. Snr QC /Team reporting directly to
All areas within the manufacturing units have a Report line direct to General Manager and production.
quality supervisor. independent from production. Unclear on No clear QA structure .
QM report line direct to General Manager and current KPI status.
independent from production. With a strong
understanding of quality KPI status of the
factory and customer requirements.
1-5 Quality team/department has the defined responsibilities to Has a clear quality structure, headed by a A clear quality structure, headed by a The supplier has a QM on site but No visible QA structure with no
prevent non-conforming products from being produced or quality manager. quality manager. unclear quality structure. roles and responsibilities clearly
shipped. All units have a quality supervisor. With a clear With a clear understanding on Documents/standards not available in visible/available.
understanding on requirements and tolerances requirements and tolerances allowed. some areas. Missing standards or
allowed. Updated standards. JD/R&R are not clear or available for documentation.
JD’s are fully clear in the QA org with a JD’s are fully clear in the QA org. all levels.
escalation path/process clearly define.
1-6 There is a training schedule for all personnel to update any Supplier has clear training plans for all Supplier has clear training plans for all Some visibility of training plans for all No visibility of training schedules
activities affecting quality. members, with documentation and follow-up members. members. or induction plans.
tracking document.

1-7 Quality boards and all other notice boards are visible and up-to All data is collected digitally, connected, All data is collected digitally and displayed Data is collected either digitally or Incorrect out of date data
date in all area's of the factory displayed and reacted to in real time. in real time but is not connected to other manually collected periodically displayed.
Notice Boards are up to date with relevant areas and is not reacted to through the day and displayed (not No notice boards.
information in local language and is displayed Notice Boards are up to date with relevant real time)
in the correct location information not including local language Notice boards are in place but the
and is displayed in the correct location information is out dated

1-8 Posters, motivational information are displayed in local Updated posters & policies are displayed in Posters & policies are displayed in local Posters & policies are not displayed in Posters & policies are not
language and up to date local language and operators fully understand language and operators do not fully local language but in English only, but displayed or are out of date
Like BA 9 criteria, up-to-date SOP’s, guidelines, motivational the purpose. understand the purpose. are up to date.
posters Empowerment and/or motivational information Empowerment and/or motivational Operators have only basic
is also being displayed. information is also being displayed understanding of some of the
material displayed.
1-9 Quality meeting are held frequently to investigate issues and The supplier has regular quality meetings, The supplier has regular quality meetings, The supplier has quality meetings, No visibility or quality meetings or
corrective actions plans and minutes published. which are documented and have clear action which are documented and have clear but no clear/available documentation analysis on customer returns /
plans and follow-up. Results/findings are action plans and follow-up. and action plans. complaints.
documented and published to internal SMT.

1-10 There is a process for assessing monitoring customer There is a clear process for analyzing Customer returns / complaints are No visibility or quality meetings or
returns/complaints customer returns / complaints with root cause analyzed and visibility to effective action analysis on customer returns /
analysis and solution finding. Tracking is in plans. Follow up or tracking is not clear complaints.
place and pulse checks are regularly carried identified.
out.
1-11 There is a formal introduction system and training for all new New starters are given a comprehensive New starters are given an introduction to No visibility of training schedules
members of staff introduction to all quality systems and benefits all quality systems at their induction or induction plans.
as part of their induction training. training.

1-12 There is a regular training program for all quality staff and Regular continuous improvement quality Documented training, updated calendar Training is given to selected levels No training plan and or no training
their performance is evaluated training is in place and well documented with carried out at all levels . and no clear evaluation or appraisal is given after induction training.
performance appraisal for all levels with an given.
available up to date skill matrix.

1-13 There is a quality system coordinator on site and a systems Has ISO 9000 or other certified with all Has ISO9000 or other certified on schedule No ISO / or other certified in place.
audit schedule and system control accreditation procedure documentation complete & up to date. for completion.
(Quality Management Service team) (ISO 9000)

02_Essential Supply-chain Capabilities

Inspection points A B C D

2-1 There is a up to date company profile available with up to date The supplier has a comprehensive and up to The supplier has a up to date company The supplier has a basic company No company profile or tracking of
organizational structure date company profile with accurate org profile. profile, not updated regularly. capabilities.
structure and contacts.
2-2 A historical record of the efficiency, pass rate & defect rate is Minimum of 1 year digital data on fty Minimum of 1 year manual data on fty New factory - operating less than Less than 12 months data
available performance for efficiency and quality pass performance for efficiency and quality pass 12months only available.
rates and defects. rates and defects. No Data available

2-3 There is a system to maintain product standards and A clear system for managing and capturing Has some measurement for managing and The supplier has some measurement No visibility on the above.
specifications. changes in real time data/ updates on product, capturing changes in real time data on for capturing changes throughout the
including development. historical data is also product, including development. This is manufacturing process.
available for development and production. tracked and historical data available.
A clear system to manage critical and potential Have a system to manage critical and
risk areas potential risk areas throughout the
production cycle.
2-4 There is a procedure to ensure that design or specification Has a clear system for capturing changes in The supplier has some measurement for The supplier has some measurement No visibility on the above.
changes are reviewed, approved and controlled and customer real time data/ updates on product throughout managing and capturing changes in real for capturing changes throughout the
updates are communicated to all area's of production. the manufacturing process, including time data / updates on product throughout manufacturing process, with
development. A clear communicational the manufacturing process, including basic/limited visual indictors.
process in in place. development.
highlight critical and potential risk areas They also have a system to manage and
highlight critical and potential risk areas
throughout the production cycle with visible
indicators
2-5 There are statistical techniques for controlling product The supplier has a clear system for capturing The supplier has manual system for The supplier has some product No visibility on the above.
performance during each stage of production. product performance in real time data/ capturing product performance throughout performance measurement
updates on product throughout the the manufacturing process, including throughout the manufacturing
manufacturing process, including development. process.
development.
2-6 Each process data is collected and shared with x functions eg All data is collected digitally, connected, All data is collected digitally and displayed Data is collected either digitally or
planning/production and historical records are maintained displayed and reacted to in real time. in real time but is not connected to other manually collected periodically Incorrect out of date data
areas and is not reacted to through the day and displayed (not displayed.
All data is available in local language real time)
2-7 Safety, warning and emergency evacuation boards are - Safety, warning & emergency evacuation Lack of safety warning and
displayed on shop floor boards are clearly displayed on shop floor and emergency sign.
operators fully understand terms

2-8 Fire extinguishers are in place in all areas, clearly visible with Have fire extinguishers enough in shop floor - Have fire extinguishers in shop floor - Few/No fire extinguisher in shop
up to date maintained logged and clearly visible and accessible with updated and are visible and accessible but no floor.
maintenance logs attached. updated maintenance logs

2-9 Fire Alarm testing is carried out every 3 month or more often if Always have fire alarm testing on a regular Inadequate fire alarm testing.
required by manufacturer & all records of tests, maintenance, basis - all maintenance records available.
repair or replacement is retained

03 Engineering Management

Inspection points - A B C D

3-1 Is there a machine register by machine type with a record of The supplier has a detailed record of all The supplier has a detailed record of all The supplier has a record of all No data available
replacement of all machinery in all departments machinery stored digitally, which includes, machinery either digitally or manually with machinery either digitally or manually
machine location, health card & machine replacement schedule but lacks other with no replacement schedule or
maintenance & replacement schedule. information other information

3-2 They have sufficient & well trained mechanics for the size of 1 skilled mechanic per 70 machine, 1 skilled mechanic per 100 machine.« 1 skilled mechanic 101-150 machine 1 skilled mechanic per 151+
their production lines. T1 has regular documented upskilling for the T1 has regular documented mechanical Irregular training is provided - machine
mechanics this includes quality and MD. training records available No record of upskilling or training
available
3-3 Each mechanic maintenance tools are well managed on Full tool log with allocation and shadow box Full tool log with allocation and shadow box Poor/No tool maintenance or
shadow boards used for sharps in the workshop. used for sharps in the workshop. record
Historical records are available, with action Some records are available.
comments on replacement of broken tools. Mechanics tool box is not secure or well
Each mechanic has a lockable strong tool box managed
which is well managed
3-4 There is maintenance schedule for each machine A regular maintenance program is in place for Irregular checks are carried out and No records or regular program for
all machinery in all departments. With all documented with some data/records machine maintained
current & historical data available. available.
3-5 Sewing machines are safe (finger guard, eye protector, etc ) All applicable machines have the correct eye Some eye/finger protection or belt No regular checks/maintenance
and finger protection and belt/motor is not cover is missing on a few lines or program and a number of guards
exposed with a regular checking process poorly maintained. are missing and/or poorly
maintained.
3-6 Unused sewing machines are controlled well covered and There is a clearly allocated area and all There is no allocated area but all unused Not all machines are covered with
there is no needle left in the machines. unused machines are covered with no needles machines are covered with no needles and needle removed and oil cloth
and have oil cloth under the pressure foot. have oil cloth under the pressure foot. under the pressure foot

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04_Inbound/Outbound Materials-Fabrics

Inspection points A B C D

4-1 Building is well maintained. Building inside and out is bright , clean and Building inside and out is not bright and Building is partially/slightly damaged Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean. No dampness or The roof, walls & windows are clear and The roof, walls & windows are undamaged repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
mold) undamaged, with no visible dampness. with no visible sign of dampness or out.
Floors are undamaged. Floors are undamaged.
Facility has a maintained schedule including Facility has no building maintenance
regular painting in & out. process in place
Facility has a regular walk through
audit to address areas for improvement
4-2 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and clean. Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy and Layout is good but storage space is Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are Operation flow is designed to LEAN conception clean. Warehouse is organized on storage small, not stored on racks or not Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from and with visual identification. of fabric but requires some improvement. enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) Warehouse is very well organized on storage Doorways and walkways are clear from plastic. Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction Some areas have obstruction Not enough storage or poor
stored again walls to support moisture control. condition.
Metal or plastic pallets & racking. Unsafe obstructions
Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

4-3 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas The floor area is clearly defined with floor The floor is defined with floor markings and The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

4-4 There are no loose or exposed wiring All There are exposed wires or
the electric/internet wires are well managed, leaking pipes
not exposed & meet safety requirements.
Air & water pipes are well managed without
rusting or leaks

4-5 Storage area moisture is well controlled with humidity levels Controlled temperature in the area, keeping Control temperature in the area with There is not any/poor ventilation
maintained with in limits ( 20% - 60%) and documented humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity gauges in
7 documents in place & available but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
Regular maintained checks carried out and
logged.

4-6 There is a separate area for quarantined/waiting goods before Rejects and accepted material and waiting Rejects and accepted and waiting No visual system in place to divide
inspection inspection are separate, with good labeling inspection material are separate, but the rejects or released materials.
system. the labeling system is not clear. No separate area for the
Clear signage/colour coding. Area is not sufficient quarantined/ waiting for
Has a separate space big enough for inspection.
quarantined/wait for inspection

4-7 Each process data is collected, displayed and shared with x All data is collected digitally, connected, All data is collected digitally and displayed Data is collected either digitally or
functions eg T2/planning/production (inc KPI'S) displayed and reacted to in real time. in real time but is not connected to other manually collected periodically Incorrect out of date data
areas and is not reacted to through the day and displayed (not displayed.
All data is available in local language real time)

4-8 There is a fabric test, color batch cards and inspection report All T2 inspection and test report for all batch For every batch of material there is T2’s Has T2’s test and inspection reports No/few reports available.
for received goods from the fabric mill are received prior to T1 inspection. test and 4 points inspection reports for every PO but not for every batch
Performance is tracked and reports available available. and the inspection is based on 4
upon request. Some reports received later than the fabric points system.
delivery.

4-9 There is a procedure and a standard for inspecting incoming adidas 4 point system, well trained inspectors Has T2’s test and inspection reports No visibility of A-Z requirements.
goods. (eg. 4 point system or please state other) follow the SOP for fabric inspection strictly. for every PO but not for every batch
100% comply with adidas A-Z cutting room and the inspection is based on 4
manual . (CMIA operators) points system.
Digital records available upon request. Partially complies with adidas A-Z
cutting room manual .
Manual records available upon
request.
4-10 There is a documented criteria for rejection of goods. Has full documented criteria for rejections, Has criteria documentation for the No documented criteria for
Staff are well trained for the criteria, and rejections, but some is missing. rejection of goods.
update it regularly.
Share all the case with all responsible team / Staff are not well trained for the No well trained staff to handle for
person criteria. the criteria.

4-11 Is there a controlled process for all knit and stretchable Relaxation criteria is clearly controlled and all Has relaxation SOP in place Has relaxation SOP and action. No fabric relaxation in factory.
fabrics to be relaxed and stored in good condition for the information visible. Follow adidas SOP to conducts in-house Follow adidas SOP to conducts in- No inhouse test, only rely on T2’s
required information on length of time. (where applicable) Follow adidas SOP to conducts in-house test test with test reports kept in factory. house test but not all test reports testing.
with test reports kept in factory well .The Basic controls & information displayed kept in factory
relaxation report passed to cutting room.

4-12 Tests are being done (shrinkage/ twisting / colour staining ) for All Testing requirements are being met and All Testing requirements are being met and Irregular testing/lack of testing
each lot/batch before cutting. report are accurate and available. report are accurate and available. being carried out or well
Tested by batch & relevant information is documented
clearly understood.

4-13 There is a system and document(sign and date) in place to Has full set of color continuity card, spreading Has full set of color continuity card; And Has full set of color continuity card; No color shading cards.
measure and control shading. (color continuity card) from WH carried out in accordance to this. spreading according to this. And spreading according to this.
allocation to production. Colorist carrying out checks - A2C2 A1C1 certifications to evaluated color.
certifications to evaluated color.

4-14 Light box is in close proximity to fabric inspection area, Has a correct nominated light-box and Has non-nominated Light-box in No Light-box in warehouse and no
calibrated and maintained to standard requirement. positioned as per adidas requirement and warehouse and limited dark room dark room.
adequate dark room facility. facility. Grey scale available and in
Gray scale is available and in date. date.

05_Inbound/Outbound Trims and Accessories

Inspection points A B C D

5-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean. No dampness or - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
mold) undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement

5-2 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
Donna - think digital part is included below - do we elaborate with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
further in digital section stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

5-3 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

5-4 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed
without rusting or leaks
5-5 The accessories store is secure with restricted access. - The store is secure with restricted access. - The store in secure but not - The store is not secure
restricted access.

5-6 There is a separate area for quarantined/waiting goods before -Rejects and accepted material and waiting - Rejects and accepted and waiting - No visual system in place to
inspection inspection are separate, with good labeling inspection material are separate, but divide the rejects or released
system. the labeling system is not clear. materials.
- Clear signage/colour coding. - Area is not sufficient - No separate area for the
- Has a separate space big enough for quarantined/ waiting for
quarantined/wait for inspection inspection.

5-7 Adicomp label process in place with CCTV & lockable storage. Adicomp policy is implemented, all label must Adicomp label is process with Lockable _ Adicomp label are not processed
be process with limited access, CCTV and with storage and CCTV. with CCTV / Lockable. Documents
lockable storage with all historical and current Page 2 are not accurate or up to date.
data available
5-7 Adicomp label process in place with CCTV & lockable storage. Adicomp policy is implemented, all label must Adicomp label is process with Lockable _ Adicomp label are not processed
be process with limited access, CCTV and with storage and CCTV. with CCTV / Lockable. Documents
lockable storage with all historical and current are not accurate or up to date.
data available
5-8 Each process data is collected, displayed and shared with x - All data is collected digitally, connected, - All data is collected digitally and - Data is collected either digitally or
functions eg T2/planning/production (inc KPI'S) displayed and reacted to in real time. displayed in real time but is not connected manually collected periodically - Incorrect out of date data
to other areas and is not reacted to through the day and displayed (not displayed.
- All data is available in local language real time)

5-9 There is a procedure and a standard for inspecting incoming Strictly follow adidas SOP for minimum 10 % Strictly follow adidas SOP for minimum 10 _ Poor or No inspection and/or MD
goods that includes metal detection, wash test etc inspection and 100% MD, has nominated MD % inspection and 100% MD, has nominated for incoming material.
machine in warehouse and calibrate regularly. MD machine in warehouse and calibrate
All goods are inspected with digital reports regularly.
available. All goods are inspected with manual
reports available.

5-10 There is a documented criteria for rejection of trims & Has full documented criteria for rejections, _ Has full documented criteria for Poor or No documentation for
accessory's. panel replacement. With regular audits carried rejections, panel replacement. rejected incoming material.
out on this process.

5-11 There is a testing procedure in place for each production batch Every batches of the trims are tested according Every batches of the trims are tested Trims are tested according adidas Do not test the trims in T1 side
from the supplier prior to releasing to production. (eg Heat adidas SOP, before bulk production. according adidas SOP, before bulk SOP, before bulk production. Test
Transfers) Test reports and samples are well kept and production. Test reports and samples are reports and samples are well kept.
signed, dated copies shared with production well kept.
section.
5-12 There is a labelling system to divide the trims/accessory's -Rejects and accepted material are stored - Rejects and accepted material are - No/Poor visual system in place
clearly (reject / release ) also have trim card approved in separately, with good labeling control/tracking separate, with good labeling system. to divide the rejects or released
place. system. - Trim card process - requires materials.
- All trim cards are complete, signed and dated improvement.
with PO information.

06_Laboratory room

Inspection points ***CRITICAL** A B C D

6-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean. No dampness or - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
mold) undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement

6-2 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
6-3 There is a temperature and humidity control room/conditioning Lab room has well controlled temp/moisture Lab room has well controlled _ Lab conditioning and/or moisture
room inline with Adidas SOP and level 2 temp/moisture inline with Adidas SOP and control requires improvement.
accreditation. level 1 accreditation.
6-4 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

6-5 Apparatus / Process up to date Information, guideline / SOP’s - Apparatus regular calibration records and up- _ _ - Apparatus information is not well
should be display in local language to-date SOP’s are displayed in English & local displayed & records are not up-to-
language. date
6-6 Documents are filed & stored appropriately - All documents are stored appropriately with _ - All documents are keep - Records are not up-to-date
Physical samples reference for tracking. appropriately.
- Regular audits carried out on the process.

6-7 There is a light box in a dark room with a dated gray scale (1 Light-box policy is inline adidas standard. _ Light-box is as adidas standard. Light-box and or dark room does
year) Documented light strip replacement and Some records available. not meet adidas standard.
calibration records. Dark room is clean.
Dark room is ventilated and is clean. Gray scale available - not dated.
Dated Gray scale available.
6-8 Lab Technician has certified guarantee/approval from Adidas There is the correct number of trained and There is the correct number of trained and _ No/not enough certified lab
or respected brand. Adidas certified lab technicians. certified lab technicians. (other respected technician, poor/no capability to do
Lab certificates re-evaluated and updated brands) required testing
annually. Lab certificates re-evaluated and updated
6-9 There is a systems to ensure most updated information is Updated information is displayed and has a Updated information is displayed and has a _ Unclear/No controls
being used for conducting testing. historical digital tracking with regular historical manual tracking with regular
publications to X divisional teams. publications to X divisional teams.
6-10 There is an approved operator to Data colour level 1 (or There is the correct number of trained and There are trained and certified color _ No certified technician, no
equivalent standard) certified color technicians. technicians with certificates re-evaluated capability to do Adidas required
Color certificates re-evaluated and updated and updated annually. testing.
annually. Good documentation of the testing reports
Good documentation of the testing reports and and samples.
samples.
6-11 Lab Technician is accredited (Data -color Level) Lab was certified by Data-color A2C2 Lab was certified by Data-color A1C1 _ No accreditation

6-12 Lab Technician can conduct testing to the specified adidas The technician is well trained and shows _ The technician is trained and shows No certified lab technician, no
requirements strong capability when performing tests. good capability when performing capability to do required testing.
Strong understanding of documentation of the tests. Understanding of
testing reports and samples keeping. documentation of the testing reports
6-13 There are calibration records for all testing equipment All necessary maintenance/calibration reports _ and
Mostsamples keeping.
calibration records available. No/poor calibration record keeping
for all testing equipment are available and Equipment is in good condition. Equipment is not in good
equipment is in good condition. condition.

6-14 There are washing machine available (brand name/ BOTH All necessary equipment & detergent is _ Most necessary equipment or correct Most/None of necessary
American and International) with the correct detergent being available and in good condition with calibration detergent is not available. equipment is not available and or
used. records. And purchase information for incorrect detergent.
detergent.
6-15 There is a tumble dry machine available (brand name) Tumble dry equipment is available and in good _ _ Not available.
condition with calibration records.

6-16 Is there any internal process to calculate the lab test capacity The lab team clearly understand the customer The lab team is clearly understand the The lab team understand the Lacking either manpower
to confirm it is sufficient to support the test workload requirements and test frequency and process. customer requirements of test frequency customer requirements and test equipment or capacity
There is sufficient equipment and manpower to and process, and there is enough facility frequency, there is sufficient understanding.

07_Layplan/marker making Section

Inspection points A B C D

7-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean. No dampness or - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
mold) undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
7-2 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas -toThe
address areas
floor area for improvement
is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

7-3 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
7-4 Documents are filed & stored appropriately for easy access - All documents are stored appropriately with _ - All documents are keep - Records are not up-to-date
Physical samples reference for tracking. appropriately.
- Regular audits carried out on the process.

7-5 Basic pattern creation skills are evident All operators are experienced digital, 3D, and All operators are experienced digital, and Most operators are experienced in No experienced/qualified staff
flat pattern construction, trained and certified. flat pattern construction, trained and either digital or flat pattern makers,
certified. trained and certified.

7-6 There is a system in place for checking/measuring all single All patterns are fully measured against _ All patterns are measured and signed No clear process
size and graded patterns specification logged/documented and signed off by the pattern maker.
off by separate designated person.

7-7 There is a clear area of responsibility, lay marker making with Marker makers are experienced with clear _ Marker makers are experienced with Operators are not experienced
utilization target level yield guidelines/targets. Regular audits are clear yield/consumption or lack of understanding of yield
carried out against costing /production marker guidelines/targets. targets

7-8 There is a system in place to monitor changes through the SOP is digitally managed where changes are SOP in place to be enable to management _ Poor controls of changes.
pattern process logged throughout the sealing/development of changes throughout the sealing process,
process, with historical data clearly traceable this is manually documented.
by style. All changes are signed and dated.
Pattern amendments are also clearly shown.

7-9 There is a procedure to control the issuing of markers A clear SOP for all marker allocation to cutting _ Basic allocation controls in place in No/poor controls
according to cutting requirements table and inline with cut plan. line with cutting plan.

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7-10 Markers are created in house according to width of fabric. Strong analyze and batch different widths of Markers are made correctly with fabric Limited ability for width batching and Low ability for width batching and
fabric effectively. width. Limited reaction to improve marker making. marker making .
Creates the correct markers according to consumption.
fabric widths to increase efficiency of fabric
usage. Reacts to consumption

7-11 There is a (Gerber) CAD Pattern system of the most recent Have correct CAD system in house. Have CAD system in house, minus one CAD system inhouse, old version, No CAD system, manual marker
version in use (other) Correct version being used in line with Adidas version to adidas requirement. minus two or below. making only.
requirements.

7-12 There is an 3D virtual pattern system in use (CLO3D, V- 3D patterns are generated and used Some 3D pattern are generated in No 3D pattern generation, only used No virtue system in place.
Stitcher/Browzwear) throughout the development process. accordance to the customer need. for marketing sketch purpose.

7-13 There is a suitable plotter that covers max fabric/table width & Yes, can cover maximum width. _ Yes, with limited width. NO
variations

7-14 There is a digitizer/scanner Yes, digital and traditional digitalize and Traditional digitalize and scanner available. _ No.
scanner available.

7-15 There is an automatic marker creating system in use (nester) Yes, however where the operator can achieve a Yes, _ NO
better efficiency, manual markers are used.

08_Cutting Section including Fusing

Inspection points A B C D

8-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean. No dampness or - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
mold) undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement

8-2 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed
without rusting or leaks

8-3 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

8-4 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

8-5 Workstation benches and machinery are clean, undamaged - Cutting tables are clean and free from - Cutting tables are clean and free from Cutting tables have some damage
and well maintained damage with fully functional air blower or damage but have no assisted movement of
conveyor for easy movement of materials fabric

8-6 Ventilation system to maintain temperature and humidity with - Control temperature in the area, keeping - Control temperature in the area with - There is not any/poor ventilation
in limits humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity gauges in
(Temperature 20Ċ to 25Ċ, Humidity 20% - 60%) and records in place but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
are maintained - Regular maintained checks carried out and
logged.

8-7 Working area has adequate lighting (standard: 750-1000 Lux) Lighting follows adidas standard Lighting is insufficient.

8-8 is auto fabric spreader are used? Auto spreader is used across all cutting tables Some auto spreader is used but not Only manual spreading is in place
and is in good working condition 100%
8-9 Does the auto spreading machine have a sensor for cut off to All auto spreader has a sensor for cut off and Some auto spreader have sensor for No sensor on any of the auto
avoid injury when in motion? is checked regularly cut off but not 100% or is not checked spreader

8-10 Is a band-knife used and does it have a appropriate motion Band-knife available with motion indicator and Band-knife available with motion No band-knife available or no
indicator? set segregated area. indicator but not in a segregated area. motion indicators or segregated
area.

8-11 Is the operator wearing a chainmail glove while using the band Chainmail glove used as standard and well Glove is supplied but this is not well No glove available or the
knife? managed by the cutting manager. Sign supervised. operators clearly not use it.
indicating the gloves must be used all the time.
8-12 Is the area around cutting machinery surrounded by safety - There is sufficient room around cutting There are safety bars and sensors on No.
bars/hazard signs? machinery to ensure safe distance is the equipment but space and sign is
maintained lacking.
- There are safety bars and sensors to restrict
access.
- There are clear hazard signs around the area.

8-13 Is an automatic cutting machine used? Which brand? Fully auto cutting machinery available in good Fully auto cutting machinery available in There is mix of manual and auto No auto cutting available.
working condition. good working condition. cutting available, auto cutting not
Auto spreading is also used. Manual spreading is also used. reaching 90%.

8-14 Each process data is collected, displayed and shared with x All data is collected digitally, connected, All data is collected digitally and displayed Data is collected either digitally or
functions eg T2/planning/production (inc KPI'S) displayed and reacted to in real time. in real time but is not connected to other manually collected periodically Incorrect out of date data
areas and is not reacted to through the day and displayed (not displayed.
All data is available in local language real time)
8-15 Is the fabric issued and layer up by batch? all the fabrics is issued to the cutting all the fabrics is issued to the cutting No logical process and/or
department according to the batch number and department according to the batch inconsistent process
color continuity card, with clear identification number and color continuity card,
to table and marker, separation of batch in the separation of batch on the lay marker
lay markers is used. is used.
Follow A-Z requirement. Follow A-Z requirement but score
below 90%.

8-16 Blades and Knives and scissors are kept in a controlled - Full tool log with allocation and shadow box - Shadow box is being used for blades, - No shadow board or tool log in
manner on shadow boards / lock is being used for blades, knives and scissors knives and scissors but no allocation place
log

8-17 Production sample is available in cutting and spreading area. Sample is available with all required Sample is available - limited No available
instruction comments added.

8-18 Cutting plan is clearly displayed in the cutting area. Digital, trackable information displayed for Manual information displayed for No displayed
daily/table cut plan. daily/table cut plan.

8-19 Storage condition of markers and patterns is appropriate. Clean, clear organized sectioned marker Clear allocated organized area of unorganized area and/or no
allocation & pattern storage with supporting marker and pattern storage. allocated area.
documentation attached.

8-20 Storage condition of fabric near the cutting area is appropriate. Allocated racking, pallets and/or trollies is Storage is available but needs No allocated area and or badly
enough and in good condition and well improvement in organized
organized. size/organization/cleaning.
8-21 Storage condition of fabricated parts is appropriate. Allocated racking bins and/or trollies is enough Storage is available but needs No allocated area and or badly
and in good condition. improvement in organized
size/organization/cleaning.

8-22 WIP is controlled and within acceptable level ensuring supply - LEAN process is followed in cutting, inventory WIP is slightly high but is well There are no controls in place to
for production is met controlled in acceptable level of not more than organized manage WIP
1 day waiting for spreading

8-23 There is a preventative maintenance schedule for each A clear timely maintenance schedule is in Equipment is maintained but there is Not well maintained/ no schedule
machine place for all equipment. not clear schedule. in place.

8-24 There is a system to process remnants (off cuts from roll Roll ends are kept from each batch for Roll ends are kept from each batch for Roll ends are kept from each batch No roll ends are kept/no
ends). replacements is inline with production which replacements is inline with production for replacements during the shade/batch matching when
are untiled at a later date. which are untiled at a later date. production process It is not clear how replacing panels.
Shade-batch information is well maintained. Limited shade-batch information is these are untiled at a later date. No
available. shade-batch data is displayed.

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8-24 There is a system to process remnants (off cuts from roll Roll ends are kept from each batch for Roll ends are kept from each batch for Roll ends are kept from each batch No roll ends are kept/no
ends). replacements is inline with production which replacements is inline with production for replacements during the shade/batch matching when
are untiled at a later date. which are untiled at a later date. production process It is not clear how replacing panels.
Shade-batch information is well maintained. Limited shade-batch information is these are untiled at a later date. No
available. shade-batch data is displayed.

8-25 The method of spreading and height and width on the lay is Inline with Adidas requirements, No excess Operator has limited knowledge on Manual spreading and handling is
correct. The way of cutting fabrics is correct and accurate. fabric or tightness from the spreading spreading requirements, Height/width being used. Height/width of lay
machine. Height/width is well monitored. is well monitored. Manual handling is not well maintained.
Manual handling is kept to a minimum when required to compensate.
auto spreader is used.

8-26 No excessive cutting waste Waste is kept to a minimum and separated for Waste is kept to a minimum. Medium waste and lack of monitoring. High wastage.
recycling.

8-27 Panel inspection is carried out with CAD pattern checks. Cutting QC is trained to follow adidas QC is trained and has some ability to follow Cutting QC has limited training to Very limited QC checking/
procedures effectively with accurate adidas cutting procedures. follow adidas cutting procedures. No panel inspection.
documents available. Cutting defects analyzed and improvement Lack of visibility on panel
Defects analyzed and improvement action plan action plan implemented. replacement and pattern checks.
implemented effectively. Panel replacement tracking available.
There is a panel replace process for material 100% panel inspection and
control. top/middle/bottom pattern checks are done
100% panel inspection with top/middle/bottom on large/main panels only.
from each bundle checked against the pattern.

8-28 There is a process for panel replacement following rejection Defect panel process has a clear documented Defect panel process has a Very limited/ no clear process
SOP with escalation process in place. documented SOP.
Panel replacement area is clearly defined with Panel replacement area is defined
access to roll ends. with access to roll ends.

8-29 There is a process for bundle panel control There is a digital identification process for There is a manual process for bundle There is a basic process No process.
bundle control which can be tracked control which can be tracked throughout which cannot be clearly tracked.
throughout production. production.

8-30 Have appropriate equipment for fusing. (Model) Fusing equipment well maintained and Fusing equipment available and Inadequate fusing equipment and
calibrated. Add model information to limited maintenance and calibration. maintenance. Hand/Iron fusing
comments only.

8-31 Correct process is being maintained with specified fusing All test requirements are managed correctly, Temperature tested and managed. Poor/no testing carried out.
testing (temperature, time, pressure) test specimen available including wash and
pull tests.
Records/data sheet available and up to date.

8-32 Record of regular calibration of equipment is kept Fusing equipment well maintained and Fusing equipment available and Inadequate fusing equipment
calibrated. limited maintenance and calibration. and/or maintenance

8-33 Fusing machine conveyor belt is cleaned during regular Conveyor belt is clean and has schedule for Conveyor belt is clean but no Conveyor belt is not clean and
maintenance regular cleaning and maintenance schedule in place for regular cleaning there is no schedule in place

09_Preparation / Embroidery Section

Inspection points (**IF 3RD PARTY IS BEING USED A PRINT HOUSE A B C D

9-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement
9-2 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed
without rusting or leaks

9-3 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

9-4 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction
9-5 Working area has adequate lighting (standard: 750-1000 Lux) Lighting follows adidas standard Lighting is insufficient.

9-6 WIP of fabricated parts through the section have a good flow LEAN process is followed in cutting, inventory There are no controls in place to
and are processed efficiently. controlled in acceptable level of not more than manage WIP
1 day waiting for embro

9-7 Operators are using ear plugs Follow healthy and safety, all operators are all operators are using ear plugs Not all/no operators using ear
using ear plugs and signage clearly displaying plugs.
this.

9-8 Production plan is clearly displayed in the area. Production plan is digitally displayed in the Production plan is manually displayed in Production plan is displayed in the Production plan is not displayed.
area and updated regularly. the area and updated regularly. area.

9-9 The appropriate application is used when embroidering The correct application is followed with clear Correct application is followed, No clear standard is being
specific materials (frame/no frame) standards available on each machine. standard is not available on all the followed, and lack of knowledge of
machines application.
9-10 MD policy is adhered for all needle replacement adidas metal free policy is strictly followed and adidas metal free policy is strictly followed Poor/No MD policy
correct. and correct.
Broken needle and hand sew
Both hand held and convey metal detector Metal detector available. 100% panel
procedure in place and managed, With
available. 100% panel detection carried out. detection carried out.
MD carried out on % of panels.
Broken needle procedure in place and Broken needle procedure in place and
managed effectively. managed effectively.
There is effective process to manage hand There is effective process to manage hand
sewing needles and repair kits. sewing needles and repair kits.

9-11 All sharp tools are and scissors are kept in a controlled Full tool log with allocation and shadow box is Shadow box is being used for all sharp tools No shadow board or tool log in
manner on shadow boards/locked being used for all sharp tools and scissors and scissors but allocation log place

9-12 Accuracy and appearance of embroidery position placement is Effective process for managing the quality and Effective process for managing the No standards/pattern/measure
checked positioning of embroidery with quality and positioning of embroidery. tools
standard/pattern/measure tools available.

9-13 There is an embroidery program & operator to amend disc's Experienced operators to manage programs Experienced operators to manage Limited operators are able to manage No ability to amend discs.
and amend discs. Approval from supervisor programs and amend discs. programs and amend discs.
required.
9-14 Correct thread type and needle size is being used. Thread is as per adidas requirement and/or Thread is as per adidas requirement No clear process for needle, no
approved mock up/sealing sample. and/or approved mock up/sealing standard available for thread type.
Needle and thread specification is available. sample.

9-15 Defects are recorded and problems feed back for correction 100% panel inspection carried out, defect 100% panel inspection carried out, defect Limited panel inspection carried out, No clear process.
recorded by machine, with clear escalation recorded. with defects recorded.

9-16 Have multi-head embroidery machines (Quantity & Model) Multiple heads machines available which is Machinery available with limited Insufficient/poorly maintained
well maintained with good records maintenance records. machinery.

9-17 Workstation benches and machinery are clean, undamaged - Workstation benches are clean and free from - Workstation benches are clean and free - Workstation benches are dirty but - Workstations have visible
and well maintained damage and there is a schedule for checking to from damage but there is no schedule in they are free from damage damage
ensure they are well maintained place for maintenance

9-18 An appropriate inspection table is used (under bed lighting) Inspection table is a good size and in good Inspection table being used with under bed Inspection table available. Inadequate inspection table.
condition, with under bed lighting. lighting.

10_Preparation / Printing Section / sublimation

Inspection points (**IF 3RD PARTY IS BEING USED A PRINT HOUSE A B C D

10-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. Page 5 damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
10-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement
10-2 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

10-3 Workstation benches and machinery are clean, undamaged - Workstation benches are clean and free from - Workstation benches are clean and free - Workstation benches are dirty but - Workstations have visible
and well maintained damage and there is a schedule for checking to from damage but there is no schedule in they are free from damage damage
ensure they are well maintained place for maintenance

10-4 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
Chemicals are stored safety with relevant expiry dates and with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
inventory kept stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

10-5 Ventilation system to maintain temperature and humidity with - Control temperature in the area, keeping - Control temperature in the area with - There is not any/poor ventilation
in limits humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity gauges in
(Temperature 20Ċ to 25Ċ, Humidity 20% - 60%) and records in place but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
are maintained - Regular maintenance checks carried out and
logged.

10-6 Apparatus / Process up to date Information, guideline / SOP’s - Apparatus regular calibration records and up- _ _ - Apparatus information is not well
should be display in local language to-date SOP’s are displayed in English & local displayed & records are not up-to-
language. date

10-7 An appropriate inspection table is used (under bed lighting) Inspection table located correctly as required. Inspection table located correctly as Inspection table available. Inadequate inspection table.
required.

10-8 Working area has adequate lighting (standard: 750-1000 Lux) Lighting follows adidas standard Lighting is insufficient.

10-9 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed
without rusting or leaks

10-10 There is an eye wash station The eye wash station is located in correct The eye wash station is located in correct The eye wash station is available. Not available
place, well maintained and a clear instruction place, well maintained.
in both English and local language.

10-11 There is a dedicated area for film production where applicable A clear well maintained area is available. A clear well maintained area is All prints are produced using film
available.

10-12 In house artwork? Yes, inhouse artwork can be generated, scaled Limited artwork can be generated. No.
and graded.

10-13 Computer system used ( Mac / PC) Sufficient equipment with updated software Sufficient equipment with updated software Basic equipment.
include Mac&PC. or have approved sub contractor.

10-14 Software ( Name) input data, no rating

10-15 There is a good knowledge of basic printing and quality Factory has required number of experienced Factory has experienced print technicians Factory has limited experienced print Technical knowledge is
requirements. print technicians, with good understanding of with some understanding of customer technician. insufficient.
customer requirements and standards. requirements.

10-16 Action is taken when problems occurs. Correct process in place to manage escalation Limited process in place to manage Unclear process.
of quality issues. quality.

10-17 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

10-18 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
Ink and chemicals are stored safety with relevant expiry dates with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
and inventory kept stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

10-19 In house screen stretching with tension checking? Experienced technicians in place with clear Technicians in place with some No clear process.
process for tension control. tension control checks.

10-20 There is a knowledge of screen mesh requirements Clear guidelines are available with experienced Skilled technicians in place. Limited technicians with knowledge Technician has limited knowledge
technicians. on mesh requirement. of screen print.

10-21 Screens are stored correctly The area is clean, well maintained with Screens are stored in the correct manner. Limited space/storage available. Inadequate storage.
adequate space and clear identification.

10-22 There is a screen wash room with waste water treatment Screen wash area is clean. Water is treated Waste water is treated. Inadequate water treatment.
available and recycled.

10-23 Branded inks are used, state which brand Limited ink source to ensure consistancy. Various ink sources. AO1 non-compliant Ink source.
All inks come from reputable and A01 All inks come from reputable and A01
compliant sources with digital tracking and compliant sources with manual
inventory records available. record.

10-24 There is a procedure in place for mixing and storing inks Digital system to manage ink mixing, the recipe Manual ink mixing, the recipe is well Manual ink mixing, the recipe is well No clear process.
is well documented and shared from documented and shared from development documented and shared from
development to bulk production. to bulk production. development to bulk production.
The mixing room is clean and well organized. The mixing room is clear and well
organized.

10-25 There is a lightbox with colour standards available Nominated light-box available with up to date Light-box available with up to date grey Light-box is available with up to date No Light-box, and/or no grey
grey scale. Adidas color standards available. scale. Adidas color standards available. grey scale. Limited adidas color scale, and/or no color standards.
standards.

10-26 Is screen printing automated or manual? Appropriate equipment including automatic Appropriate equipment including automatic No automated print, only table print Basic equipment only.
carousel with flash oven and laser positioning carousel with flash oven and laser but this is well maintained.
is available and used for majority of production. positioning is available and used. Manual
Manual screen printing also available. screen printing also available.
All machines and working area are well All machines and working area are well
maintained. maintained.

10-27 There is a process in place to ensure prints are dry before Appropriate curing machinery available both Appropriate curing machinery available Appropriate curing methods with Curing process is not adequate
passing to next department flash and tunnel. A clear SOP is in place and both flash and tunnel. A clear SOP is in basic SOP and curing data.
documents available for curing data place and documents available for curing
(time/temperature/pressure) data (time/temperature/pressure). All
regular audit carried out to verify the data. All machinery is well maintained.
machinery is well maintained.

10-28 Have dry/ good conditioning room for non curing prints A good condition dry room is available. There is A good condition dry room is available. A good condition dry room is No
good knowledge on the requirement for non There is limited knowledge on the available.
curing prints. requirement for non curing prints.
10-29 Print appearance and accuracy of print placement is checked Inspection SOP in place and well implemented. Inspection SOP in place and well There is QC to inspect the quality and No clear quality system in place.
Certified QC doing 100% panel inspection and implemented. Certified QC doing 100% placement, basic record are kept.
the records are available, clearly identified panel inspection and the records are
defects and timely feedback and action available, clearly identified defects.
documented.

10-30 Customer approved samples are available Customer approved samples with clear Customer approved samples with Not all approvals available.
instruction and identification, standards clear instruction and identification.
available in all lines.

10-31 Wash test is being done according to customer procedure. Wash test per article per day/shift, results are Wash test per article per day/shift, results Wash test per article per day/shift, Inadequate wash testing.
well documented and signed by lab are well documented and signed by lab results are well documented and
QC/manager. There is clear escalation process QC/manager. There is clear escalation signed by lab QC/manager.
when issue is occur, action documented. process when issue is occur.

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10-32 Area is clean and well organized, floor markings to define - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
areas are clearly visible and undamaged markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

10-33 There is knowledge of the software used for sublimation Operators or worker must have knowledge and Operators or worker have some knowledge Operators or worker have limited No skilled operators for process of
(Software name) skill of whole process of sublimation including and skill of process of sublimation knowledge and skill of process of sublimation.
software. including software. sublimation.

10-34 Transferred papers are stored correctly Paper is correctly stored and shows no Paper is correctly stored and shows poor storage.
creasing/damage. There is a clear SOP for no creasing/damage.
handling of transfer paper.
10-35 Clean the panes before pressing Auto clean (blow or stick) system is installed at manually clean the panels before No clear process.
the machine to enable auto clean the panels print
before print.

10-36 What is maximum print size capability? (screen, sublimation)

10-37 Methods of curing (Line Dry/Flash/Hair Dryer/Heat press) data

10-38 Pad Printing (with all appropriate SOP process controls) Pad print SOP fully implemented. Approved Pad print SOP fully implemented. Pad print not available.
standards available.

10-39 Pad Printing Cliché Management Cliché are clean and well maintained with all Cliché are clean and well maintained. Basic cliché management No clear process.
records available.

10-40 Inspection results are recorded. Digital system in place to input and record the Manual reports is available and is No inspection report or the
inspection results. accurate. inspection report is not correct.
Real time defects and the quality result The inspection results was timely shared
shared with all level of team in the factory. with all level of teams in the factory.

11_Preparation / Heat Transfer Section / Inline

Inspection points A B C D

11-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement

11-2 There are no loose or exposed wiring All the - There are exposed wires or
electric/internet wires are well managed, not leaking pipes
exposed & meet safety requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed without
rusting or leaks

11-3 Workstation benches and machinery are clean, undamaged - Workstation benches are clean and free from - Workstation benches are clean and free - Workstation benches are dirty but - Workstations have visible
and well maintained damage and there is a schedule for checking to from damage but there is no schedule in they are free from damage damage
ensure they are well maintained place for maintenance

11-4 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

11-5 Apparatus / Process up to date Information, guideline / SOP’s - Apparatus regular calibration records and up- _ _ - Apparatus information is not well
should be display in local language to-date SOP’s are displayed in English & local displayed & records are not up-to-
language. date

11-6 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction
11-7 Working area has adequate lighting (standard: 750-1000 Lux) Lighting follows adidas standard Lighting is insufficient.

11-8 Equipment is operated with a simultaneous 2 button control Yes all machines are 2 button control. Not all machine are 2 button
control.

11-9 The appropriate application is applied to avoid press marks silicon pads are well managed, machines are basic management on silicon pads. No clear process.
(silicon pads) clean and well maintained. Machines are clean and well
maintained.

11-10 Have appropriate equipment for the application of heat Fully automatic machine is used for majority of Semi-automatic machine is used for Manual machines available with laser Manual machines, no clear
transfer. production. majority of production. placement, clean and well maintenance and/or poor
Auto pick, laser placement, remove the Auto pick, laser placement, remove the maintained. placement control.
backing and stacking. Digital control of backing and stacking. Digital control of
temperature/time/pressure. temperature/time/pressure.
Manual placement machines also available Manual placement machines also available
11-11 Specification is attached to machine and criteria followed for with
Data laser
sheetplacement,
is provided clean
by HT and well and
supplier with laserID
Approved placement, clean andiswell
spec and samples available No clear process
the correct temperature, time, pressure validated, approved ID spec and samples is at each machine, include the settings of
available at each machine, include the settings time/temperature/pressure.
of time/temperature/pressure.

11-12 Machinery is calibrated following the requirements (using heat Correct methods to calibrate the machine, and Correct methods to calibrate the No calibration record attached to
probe/ temp testing strips) a daily calibration record is clearly displayed at machine. Calibration records is not the heat transfer machine.
each machine. very update or missing from some
machine.
11-13 Print appearance and accuracy of print placement is checked Inspection SOP in place and well implemented. Inspection SOP in place and well There is QC to inspect the quality and No clear quality system in place.
Certified QC doing 100% panel inspection and implemented. Certified QC doing 100% placement, basic record are kept.
the records are available, clearly identified panel inspection and the records are
defects and timely feedback and action available, clearly identified defects.
documented.

11-14 Wash test is being done according to customer procedure. Wash test per article per day/shift, results are Wash test per article per day/shift, results Wash test per article per day/shift, Inadequate wash testing.
well documented and signed by lab are well documented and signed by lab results are well documented and
QC/manager. There is clear escalation process QC/manager. There is clear escalation signed by lab QC/manager.
when issue is occur, action documented. process when issue is occur.

11-15 Wash test is being done according to customer procedure. Wash test per article per day/shift, results are Wash test per article per day/shift, results Wash test per article per day/shift, Inadequate wash testing.
well documented and signed by lab are well documented and signed by lab results are well documented and
QC/manager. There is clear escalation process QC/manager. There is clear escalation signed by lab QC/manager.
when issue is occur, action documented. process when issue is occur.

11-16 Inspection procedure is appropriate and accurate. Adidas inspection method posted at the Adidas inspection method posted at Inspection is not accurate or the
inspection table. the inspection table. process not well followed.
Pictures of defects classification clearly Pictures of defects classification
displayed with explanations. clearly displayed with explanations.
All operators and QCs followed correct process QCs followed correct process for
for inspection. inspection.
11-17 Inspection results are recorded. Digital system in place to input and record the Manual reports is available and is No inspection report or the
inspection results. accurate. inspection report is not correct.
Real time defects and the quality result The inspection results was timely shared
shared with all level of team in the factory. with all level of teams in the factory.

11-18 QC provides quality feedback to each operator. Fully digitalized system for QCs to input the A effective quality report is kept, and QC No quality feedback to the
quality data/defects, the real time quality timely feedback to the individual operator if operators or the feedback is very
result is visible for the operators in the line. any issues. slow.

12_Sewing Section inc. Sample room & Training School

Inspection points A B C D

12-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement
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12-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintained schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement
12-2 There are no loose or exposed wiring - All the electric / internet wires are - There are exposed wires or
well managed, not exposed & meet safety leaking pipes
requirements.
- Air & water pipes are well managed
without rusting or leaks
12-3 Workstation benches and machinery are clean, undamaged - Workstation benches are clean and free from - Workstation benches are clean and free - Workstation benches are dirty but - Workstations have visible
and well maintained damage and there is a schedule for checking to from damage but there is no schedule in they are free from damage damage
ensure they are well maintained place for maintenance

12-4 Do operators have adjustable seats - Operators have seats which can adjust up and Operators have seats which can adjust up - Operator seats have visible
down and can swing 360 deg and down damage

12-5 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged
12-6 Sewing line number of operators, layout and flow follow lean - Sewing lines are set up according to product - Sewing lines are set up with correct - Sewing line is long straight - Sewing line have no logical or
principles suitable to the product type type including auto hanger for pants and number of operators according to SUV and traditional line but has logical flow lean flow
jackets, small cell flexi layout for low SUV (eg. well balanced
T-shirt) with correct number of operators
according to SUV and are well balanced

12-7 Ventilation system to maintain temperature and humidity with - Control temperature in the area, keeping - Control temperature in the area with - There is not any/poor ventilation
in limits humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity gauges in
(Temperature 20Ċ to 25Ċ, Humidity 20% - 60%) and records in place but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
are maintained - Regular maintenance checks carried out and
logged.
12-8 Is there a dress code per department - Each department has clear dress code for - No dress code in place
easy visibility and identification
12-9 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

12-10 Inspection table is suitable size and has sufficient lighting . Inspection table is big enough in size, colored inspection table is not well Inspection table is available
(standard W 2m x H 1m : 750 - 1000 Lux) in white or grey, with very smooth surface and maintained, or not with sufficient
sufficient lighting. lighting

12-11 Metal tools, scissors are kept in a controlled manner on - Full tool log with allocation and shadow box - Shadow box is being used for all sharp - No shadow board or tool log in
shadow boards/lock is being used for all sharp tools and scissors tools and scissors but allocation log place

12-12 There is a person who is in charge of needles. a full time needle management person in No in charge person for needles.
place, with clearly defined R&R.

12-13 There is a daily needle record for storage, broken needle, Full set of the needles is recorded is kept by Inadequate needle record.
change needle, by section and by type of needle line, by needle type, fully documented and kept
in a safe place, include storage record, broken
needle record, needle change record.

12-14 Action is taken when missing pieces of needle are not found, or A process in place to guide the actions if any No clear process
breaks are high. broken needles, include how to search broken
parts, how to make sure the panels/products
free of contamination, and how to issue a new
needle.

12-15 All operators include newcomers have been trained on the All operators include newcomers joined the All operators include newcomers joined the All operators include newcomers No clear process to manage metal
needle procedure. metal free policy training, pass exam and metal free policy training and record is joined the metal free policy training free trainings.
training record is documented. documented. and record is documented.
Annual refresh training in place, updated metal Annual refresh training in place, updated
free policy is shared with all level of operators. metal free policy is shared with all level of
operators.
12-16 Approved Production Sample is displayed in each production Sealing sample is available at each sewing Sealing sample is available at some sewing Sealing sample is available at some no sample available
line, with trim card and size spec. line, with identifications, development line, with identifications, development sewing line, with identifications,
comments, and measurement record. comments, and measurement record. development comments, and
Full color trim card are attached to the sealing Full color trim card are attached to the measurement record.
sample. sealing sample. The samples and trim cards are
The samples and trim cards are signed by The samples and trim cards are signed by signed by development CFA/CFT.
development CFA/CFT. development CFA/CFT.

12-17 Critical/difficult operations are identified and displayed. Critical/difficult operations are clearly Critical/difficult operations are clearly Critical/difficult operations are Critical/difficulties not highlighted.
identified and displayed. identified and displayed identified and displayed.

12-18 Correct thread type and needle size is being used. Thread is as per adidas requirement and/or Thread is as per adidas requirement No clear process for needle, no
approved mock up/sealing sample. and/or approved mock up/sealing standard available for thread type.
Needle and thread specification is available. sample.

12-19 adicomp label is well management Centralized the adicomp control for all sewing Follow adidas SOP to store and No clear process.
lines, issue the labels according to daily destroy the labels
output.
Leftover adicomp labels returned to the locked
room and quantity is well documented.
Strict follow adidas SOP to store and destroy
the labels
12-20 There is a system in place for calculating SMV's (GSD) based SMV is available and maintained. IE/ME SMV is available and maintained. SMV is available. No SMV
on correct method maintain a best method library.
No IE team.
12-21 Work aids are used to improve operator handling/performance - Where applicable additional work aids such - Some work aids are visible but are - No additional work aids are
as shelving, extension table, auto aside facility not consistent across production floor implemented
are in use and actively implemented
12-22 Operators have technical skill and are handling products Operators trained well and multi-skilled. Operators trained well. Operator knowledge is not
appropriately. sufficient.
12-23 Operators are maintaining self inspection. Operators have good knowledge of correct Operators performing self-inspection. No self-inspection.
quality standard and are performing self-
inspection.
12-24 Cleaning programmed for all areas/machines - There is a schedule every 2 hours with signal - There is an expectation of operators to - There is no program in place for
for operator cleaning all areas, clean all areas twice per shift but no signal operator cleaning
above/on/below/around machine to remind

12-25 Is there an oil leakage prevention programmed in place. Effective process in place. Some oil free Effective process in place. Oil sensitive Basic process in place. Oil sensitive No prevention process.
machine in place, oil sensitive paper/pad to paper/pad to test machine. Comprehensive paper/pad to test machine.
test machine. Comprehensive maintenance maintenance schedule in place. Maintenance schedule in place.
schedule in place. No visible oil stain during the audit. No visible oil stain during the audit.
No visible oil stain during the audit.
12-26 Sharp tools and scissors are kept in a controlled manner on - Full tool log with allocation and shadow box - Shadow box is being used for all sharp - No shadow board or tool log in
shadow boards/lock is being used for all sharp tools and scissors tools and scissors but allocation log place
12-27 Working area is clear from personnel belongings - There is a locker/area away from the work - There are personal belongings
place for storage of personal belongings around the workstation
12-28 There is a procedure for in-line quality control. Effective inline inspection process in place.Inline inspection process in place. Inline inspection process in place but No inline inspection.
not effective.
12-29 Each line has QC. Has correct number of QC who are trained and Has some QC who are trained and certified( Has some QC who are trained. No qualified inline QC.
certified( CFA). CFA).
12-30 QC provides quality feedback to each operator. Fully digitalized system for QCs to input the A effective quality report is kept, and QC No quality feedback to the
quality data/defects, the real time quality timely feedback to the individual operator if operators or the feedback is very
result is visible for the operators in the line. any issues. slow.
12-31 Scissors and tools are controlled well. -All scissors/snips/tools are tied securely to There are some scissors/snips/tools There is no control over the
machine to avoid loss or garment found to be not secured security of scissor/snips/tools
contamination
12-32 Trimming and inspection are separated. Trimming is conducted appropriately only when Trimming is conducted and separate Trimming not controlled.
required and separate from inspection. from inspection. Over use of
12-33 Apparatus / Process up to date Information, guideline / SOP’s Apparatus regular calibration records and up- Apparatus information is not well
displayed in local language to-date SOP’s are displayed in English & local displayed & records are not up-to-
language. date

12-34 Inspection procedure is appropriate and accurate. Adidas inspection method posted at the Adidas inspection method posted at Inspection is not accurate or the
inspection table. the inspection table. process not well followed.
Pictures of defects classification clearly Pictures of defects classification
displayed with explanations. clearly displayed with explanations.
All operators and QCs followed correct process QCs followed correct process for
for inspection. inspection.
12-35 Inspection results are recorded. Digital system in place to input and record the Manual reports is available and is No inspection report or the
inspection results. accurate. inspection report is not correct.
Real time defects and the quality result The inspection results was timely shared
shared with all level of team in the factory. with all level of teams in the factory.
12-36 Garments are measured. Effective process in place to guide the Effective process in place to guide the Process in place to guide the No clear process
measurement inspection, the critical measurement inspection, the critical measurement inspection
measurements are highlighted and actions is measurements are highlighted and actions
taken to manage. is taken to manage. Page 8
QC clearly understand how to measure and the QC clearly understand how to measure and
daily report is digitally documented. the daily report is documented.
12-36 Garments are measured. Effective process in place to guide the Effective process in place to guide the Process in place to guide the No clear process
measurement inspection, the critical measurement inspection, the critical measurement inspection
measurements are highlighted and actions is measurements are highlighted and actions
taken to manage. is taken to manage.
QC clearly understand how to measure and the QC clearly understand how to measure and
daily report is digitally documented. the daily report is documented.
12-37 There is a visual standards available for defects in inspection Digital system to provide visual of defects, it is Defects standards are visible and No visual standards for defects.
area. visible and understood by QC and operators. understood by QC.

12-38 Inline and endline QC feeds back to line supervisor and quality Fully digitalized system for QCs to input the Effective system in place to record quality Basic system in place to record No feedback of defects within the
manager for the product quality status. quality data/defects, line leader/Quality data/defects, the quality status is timely quality data/defects, the quality status sewing lines.
manager has the access to review the real shared with line leader/Quality managers. is timely shared with line
time data and take actions. Clear escalation process if issue occurs. leader/Quality managers.
Clear escalation process if issue occurs.
12-39 Ironing table is in good condition, flat, with vacuum pressure, Vacuum pressure is regulated as required and Vacuum pressure is regulated as required No clear process.
covers changed regularly. in good condition. and in good condition.
Ironing tables are clean and well maintained Ironing tables are clean and change the
with a schedule in place for cover changes. covers only when it getting dirty.

12-40 There is a process in place to ensure garments are cool and Moisture SOP in place and well maintained and Moisture SOP in place and well maintained Moisture SOP in place, some operator No/poor moisture control.
dry before packing, moisture checked per SOP. documented by maintenance team. Operators and documented by maintenance team. awareness.
and QCs are all trained where applicable. Some operators and QCs are trained where
applicable.
12-41 Correct pressing method is in place. If using automation Multi -skilled operators in place to handle all Multi -skilled operators in place to handle Basic manual handling of pressing. No enough skilled operators.
please state the type used kind of garments with good understanding of all kind of garments with good
manual methods. understanding of manual methods.
Tunnel/auto pressing also in place with correct
pressing methods.
12-42 Operators have technical knowledge of garment construction. Operators are graded and skill analysis record Operators are graded and skill analysis Most operators has limited skills to Very basic operator handling skill.
is regularly updated, majority of operators are record is regularly updated, some handle basic types of garments. No
multi-skilled to handle all kinds of garments. operators are multi-skilled to handle all clear grading or analysis.
kinds of garments.
12-43 There is a process for checking samples including fitting. Effective sample checking process in place. All Effective sample checking process in place. Sample approval process in place. No effective process.
samples are checked in both 3D and 2D All samples are checked in 2D format. CFT Limited dummies available. Some
format. CFT and pattern team are capable and and pattern team are capable and have understanding of customer
have good understanding of customer good understanding of customer requirement.
requirement, all comments are clearly requirement, all comments are clearly
documented including action taken. documented including action taken.
Full set of dummy available. Full set of dummy available.
12-44 Production handover meetings are organized to discuss Effective handover meeting and PP meetings Handover meeting and PP meetings are Handover meeting and PP meetings No/poor handover/PP meeting
potential production problem and take preventive actions. are conducted and well documented. conducted and well documented. are conducted and documented. process.
Risk assessment is done, critical operations Risk assessment is done, critical
are highlighted and prevention actions and operations are highlighted and prevention
timelines are agreed with cross functions. actions are agreed.
Follow up/tracking is well documented prior to
the production start date.

12-45 There is a tracking report for sample/proto status There are accurate documents in place to There are accurate documents in place to There are accurate documents in No clear process.
digitally track sample schedule, quality, and manual track sample schedule, quality, and place to track sample schedule,
approval status. approval status. quality, and approval status.
A clear escalation process in place if any A clear escalation process in place if any
issues occur during development. issues occur during development.
12-46 There is well operational at for new and existing operators Training school is well organized and meets Training school meets basic requirements. Training school meets basic No aTS
training requirements. Qualified trainers in place. requirements.
Qualified trainers in place. Training is well planned and scheduled.
Training is well planned and scheduled with all
documentation available.
12-47 Trainees are taught to understand the quality standards and All trainees are provided with a full overview of All trainees are provided with a full Trainees have basic understanding of No clear understanding.
production process. quality in production. Quality and production overview of quality in production. Quality both quality and production
process are well documented within the and production process are well processes.
company hand book which all provided to the documented.
new staff. A practical and paper exam is conducted
A practical and paper exam is conducted prior prior to graduation from the training
to graduation from the training school. school.

13_Packing section

Inspection points A B C D

13-1 Building is well maintained. - Building inside and out is bright , clean and - Building inside and out is not bright and - Building is partially/slightly - Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. damaged or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) - The roof, walls & windows are clear and - The roof, walls & windows are repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. undamaged with no visible sign of or out.
- Floors are undamaged. dampness
- Facility has a maintenance schedule - Floors are undamaged.
including regular painting in & out. - Facility has no building maintenance
- Facility has a regular walk through audit process in place
to address areas for improvement

13-2 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas - The floor area is clearly defined with floor - The floor is defined with floor markings - The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, and signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged

13-3 Layout is organized with adequate storage and goods are - Layout map is displayed onsite, tidy and - Layout is displayed, enough space, tidy - Layout is good but storage space is - Wood pallets are used.
protected from outside elements also below guidelines are clean. and clean. small, not stored on racks or not - Poor layout, no flow /lay out
followed (eg. 0.5M from walls, 1.5M from window, 0.1M from - Operation flow is designed to LEAN -Warehouse is organized on storage of enough shelf and not using metal or displayed.
floor) conception and with visual identification. fabric but requires some improvement. plastic. - Unorganized.
Doorways and walkways are clear from obstruction - Warehouse is very well organized on storage - Doorways and walkways are clear from - Some areas have obstruction - Not enough storage or poor
with ample racking lengths. No product is obstruction condition.
stored again walls to support moisture control. - Unsafe obstructions
Metal or plastic pallets & racking.
- Doorways and walkways are clear from
obstruction

13-4 Ventilation system to maintain temperature and humidity with - Control temperature in the area, keeping - Control temperature in the area with - There is not any/poor ventilation
in limits humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity gauges in
(Temperature 20Ċ to 25Ċ, Humidity 20% - 60%) and records in place but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
are maintained - Regular maintenance checks carried out and
logged.
13-5 Metal Racks/Plastic Pallets for storage are installed. Goods are stored on metal/plastic racks/ Still in using wooden racks/pallets. Warehouse is not well organized
pallets and labelled correctly.

13-6 There is a packing record (scan and pack) Operators are familiar with adidas L&P Operators are familiar with adidas Operators not familiar with adidas
manual. L&P manual. L&P manual.
Digital system in place to record the packing Manual system in place to record the
output by PO, and the real time data is visible. packing output by PO.

13-7 There is a procedure for handling and segregation of second Follow adidas B&C grade SOP to manage the Follow adidas B&C grade SOP to No clear process.
quality product (B&C grade). secondary or defective goods. Digital system to manage the secondary or defective
monitor the inventory, monthly destruction is goods. Manual system to monitor the
well controlled under customer supervision. inventory, monthly destruction is well
controlled under customer
supervision.
13-8 Production packing plan is clearly displayed. (production Production plan is displayed on TV screen and Production plan is displayed on white board Paper production plan available only. Production plan is not displayed.
target, actual result) the real time data is visible for all level of at the packing area.
teams.

13-9 Products are packed according to specification and an Approved packing sample is available, with Approved packing sample is available. Approved packing sample not always No packing sample.
approved packed sample is available identification. Operators follow the correct Packing quality is good. available.
process in packing and the quality is good.

13-10 Quantity, size, color in the cartons is accurate. Effective process in place to confirm the Effective process in place to confirm the Basic process in place to confirm the Packing accuracy is not/well
packing accuracy include quantity, size, color. packing accuracy include quantity, size, packing accuracy include quantity, monitored.
Digital system is available to provide and color. size, color.
monitor all the shipping information and carton Manual system in place to monitor all the
stickers. shipping information and carton stickers.

13-11 There is a visual standards / boards for labelling and packing Visual standards are available, digital access is Visual standards are available, manual Inconsistent information available No packing guideline/SOP in place.
instructions according to customer share for the packing information/process. information is share for the packing with limited instruction.
process.

13-12 Balance of production quantity is appropriate. LEAN working flow in place to enable high Acceptable level of WIP in packing area. Heavy WIP in packing area.
efficiency and low WIP

13-13 Appropriate metal detector is installed, with all correct Nominated metal detector in place, with good Nominated metal detector in place, with Metal detector installed, with Metal detector is not well
documentation. maintenance and calibration records. good maintenance and calibration records. maintenance and calibration records. maintained, not in good working
Digital scan and pack system linked to the Digital scan and pack system linked to the Operator access to condition.
metal detector. metal detector. power/restart/sensitivity is restricted.
Twin head and flip over is used. Operator 2 single head and flip over is used. Operator
access to power/restart/sensitivity is access to power/restart/sensitivity is
restricted, key held by supervisor. restricted, key held by supervisor.
13-14 Metal detector is located in the right place. Metal detector is located in an isolated room, Metal detector is in isolated room, Metal defector is located in an
with restrictions of access. with restrict access. open area/unrestricted.
CCTV is installed to monitor the process and
able to tracking any issues.
13-16 Metal detector testing (9 point system) every hour. Records 9 pointed test record is available for each 9 pointed test record is available for each 9 pointed test record is available for Record are missing/poorly
are available machine head per hour, using 0.8mm test card. machine head per hour, using 1.0mm test each machine head per hour, using maintained.
and it is reviewed and signed by the in charge card. 1.0mm test card.
person. Display of SOP in local language with and it is reviewed and signed by the in Some improvement required on
visual instruction. charge person. Display of SOP in local supervisory checks. Display of SOP in
language with visual instruction. local language.
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13-16 Metal detector testing (9 point system) every hour. Records 9 pointed test record is available for each 9 pointed test record is available for each 9 pointed test record is available for Record are missing/poorly
are available machine head per hour, using 0.8mm test card. machine head per hour, using 1.0mm test each machine head per hour, using maintained.
and it is reviewed and signed by the in charge card. 1.0mm test card.
person. Display of SOP in local language with and it is reviewed and signed by the in Some improvement required on
visual instruction. charge person. Display of SOP in local supervisory checks. Display of SOP in
language with visual instruction. local language.

13-17 There is a procedure for holding stock for rechecking if failure Clearly labelled one hour holding area is near One hour holding area is near the MD No clear process.
is found on the metal detector during testing ( 1 hr bank) the MD room and the process is well followed. room. Some packing and MD
All packing and MD operators have a good operators have limited knowledge
understanding of this process. understanding of this process.

13-18 Conveyor belt is regularly cleaned. Conveyor belt is cleaned twice daily and has Conveyor belt is cleaned daily and has the Conveyor belt is cleaned only when it Conveyor belt is not clean.
the schedule for regular cleaning, with records schedule for regular cleaning, with records is getting dirty.
available. available.

13-19 100% of garments are being metal detected and a record is Metal detection record is well documented for Metal detection record is well documented Metal detection record is well No clear process.
available per each order. each PO and PO tracking per hour by machine for each PO and PO tracking per hour by documented for each PO and PO
is digitally documented. machine is manually documented. tracking per hour by machine is
Internal audit process in place to confirm the Internal audit process in place to confirm manually documented.
metal detection process is strictly followed. the metal detection process is strictly No clear audit to the system.
followed.

13-20 Warehouse is metal-free area. Warehouse is well organized, with restricted Warehouse is organized, with Found metal parts in the
access, and is totally metal free. All operators restricted access, and is totally metal warehouse or the process is
have good awareness on this. free. inadequate.

13-21 Products from any cartons removed from warehouse are There is clear process to identify and confirm There is clear process to identify and There is clear process to identify and No clear process.
unpacked and retested through metal detector. the cartons have been retested prior to confirm the cartons have been retested confirm the cartons have been
returning it to the warehouse. There is also a prior to returning it to the warehouse. retested prior to returning it to the
comprehensive digital tracking system. There is also a comprehensive manual warehouse.
tracking system.

14_Quality Assurance Section (AQL inspection)

Inspection points A B C D

14-1 Building is well maintained. Building inside and out is bright , clean and Building inside and out is not bright and Building is partially/slightly damaged Building is not well maintained
(example but list not exhaustive - No roof/window leakage, no secure. clean but secure. or requires some and/or dampness and mold is
damaged floor & walls, windows are clean) The roof, walls & windows are clear and The roof, walls & windows are undamaged repair/improvements to either inside clearly visible
undamaged, with no visible dampness. with no visible sign of dampness or out.
Floors are undamaged. Floors are undamaged.
Facility has a maintaince schedule including Facility has no building maintainance
regular painting in & out. process in place
Facility has a regular walk through audit
to address areas for improvement

14-2 Ventilation system to maintain temperature and humidity with Control temperature in the area, keeping Control temperature in the area with There is not any/poor ventilation
in limits humidity level between 20%-60% with gauges gauges in place some checks in place with No temp/humidity guages in
(Temperature 20Ċ to 25Ċ, Humidity 20% - 60%) and records in place. but room for improvement. place, and/or ventilation system
are maintained Regular maintenance checks carried out and
logged.

14-3 Area is clean with floor markings and signage to define areas The floor area is clearly defined with floor The floor is defined with floor markings and The floor areas are not clearly
which are clearly visible and undamaged. markings and signage which are bright, signage but not clear due to dirty or defined
undamaged and clean. damaged.
14-4 Customer's Quality manual and documentation is available Digital system in place for QAs to search and Manual system in place for QAs to access Manual system in place for QAs to Limited access to customer
and used (procedures ) download the updated quality manual and all quality manual and all customer related access quality manual and all manual and/or documentation.
customer related documents. documents. customer related documents.
QAs can freely access to all quality and QAs can freely access to all quality and QAs can freely access to all quality
production related information with links to lab production related information including and production related information
testing inline/endline quality reports. the lab testing inline/endline quality including the lab testing.
reports.
14-5 AQL sampling table, L&P Information, General workmanship AQL sampling table, L&P Information, General Some information and general No display the quality manuals in
standard, BA 9 criteria's should be displayed in English and workmanship standard, BA 9 criteria's are workmanship standard, BA 9 criteria's the inspection room.
local language displayed in the inspection room in English and are displayed in the inspection room
local language. in English only.
14-6 Approved sealing sample is available in the inspection room. Sealing sample is available, with Limited sealing sample available, with No sealing sample for inspection
identifications, development comments, and identifications, development reference.
measurement record. comments, and measurement record.
Full color trim card are attached to the sealing The samples are signed by
sample. development CFA/CFT. Need
The samples and trim cards are signed by improvement for consistency.
14-7 Inspection table is suitable size and has sufficient lighting . merchandiser/development
Inspection team/CFT.
table is big enough in size, colored inspection table is not well Inspection table is available
(standard W 2m x H 1m : 750 - 1000 Lux) in white or grey, with smooth surface and maintained, or not with sufficient
sufficient lighting. lighting.
14-8 Have accredited final auditors by customers. Have correct number of accredited Have correct number of accredited Accredited auditors to cover Lacking of accredited QA(CFA/J/C)
auditors(CFA/J/C) to cover inspection auditors(CFA/J/C) to cover inspection inspections. for quality inspection.
workload. workload. QA(CFA/J/C) performance is
QA performance is evaluated against the skill QA performance is evaluated against the evaluated against the skill matrix.
matrix and training schedule in place. skill matrix and training schedule in place.
QA is authorities to independently carry out the QA is authorities to independently carry out
job, and their decisions respected by the the job.
factory management and production teams.
14-9 Inspection procedure is followed according to customer Auditors have a clear understanding of auditors have basic understanding of No reconciling process.
requirements. AQL/BA/clockwise inspection/how to measure the quality process required. Irregular
inline with requirements. checks are carried out on inspection
Have internal audit process in place to monitor results.
QA inspection result.
Monthly reconciling SOP is followed and
confirmed the inspection result is accurate.
14-10 Inspection results are recorded and analyzed. Fully installed e-inspection system, iPad is Fully installed e-inspection system, iPad is Fully installed e-inspection system, No e-inspection available. No
available for every auditor. available for every auditor. Limited iPad is available. analysis to the inspection data or
Inspection result is monitored and analyzed, Inspection result is monitored and Inspection result is monitored and the quality result is not shared.
the real time quality data and defects shared analyzed, the real time quality data and analyzed, the real time quality data
with factory teams, with documented actions. defects shared with factory teams. and defects shared with factory
teams.
14-11 Inspector feeds back to production line quickly. Fully automated system to link auditor quality Effective system in place to record quality Basic system in place to record Lacking feedbacks from the
input to production. Line leader/quality data/defects, the quality status is shared quality data/defects, the quality status inspectors to the production lines.
manager have access to review the real time with line leader/Quality managers in a is timely shared with line
data and take actions. timely manner. leader/Quality managers.
Clear escalation process when issues occurs. Clear escalation process if issue occurs.

14-12 Assessment of Pack Appearance and Accuracy (Done by Appearance and accuracy full correct. Packing appearance within the carton Inaccurate appearance or quantity.
evaluator ) need slightly improved.
Quantity/accuracy is correct.
14-13 Assessment of Garment Appearance. (Done by evaluator ) Overall appearance is good with nice clean Overall appearance is acceptable Appearance has some minor defects. Unacceptable against adidas
finish. standard.

14-14 Assessment of Garment Workmanship. (Done by evaluator ) Workmanship is well executed and meets workmanship is acceptable workmanship has some minor defects Unacceptable against adidas
required standards. or inconsistency. standard.

15_Technical Processes and Equipment

Inspection points A B C D

15-1 Thermal Bonding with all appropriate SOP process and quality Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.
15-2 Ultrasonic cut with tape attach with all appropriate SOP, Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
testing process and quality controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.
15-3 Ultrasonic overlap welding with all appropriate SOP, testing Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
process and quality controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.
15-4 High Frequency wielding with all appropriate SOP, testing Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
process and quality controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.
15-5 Laser cutting with all appropriate SOP, testing process and Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
quality controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.
15-6 Seam Sealing with all appropriate SOP, testing process and Operators have a good understanding of Operators have some understanding of Operators have some understanding Poor documentation and
quality controls requirements, testing and quality control requirements, testing and quality control of requirements, testing and quality knowledge.
checks are well maintained and documented. checks are well maintained and control checks are well maintained.
documented.

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