Conducting on-site factory audits is aimed at assessing and verifying whether manufacturers, suppliers, or factories comply with certain social responsibility, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. However, cross-border on-site audits may also encounter some pitfalls and challenges. Here are some potential pitfalls:

Information Manipulation: Manufacturers may attempt to conceal non-compliant practices by providing false information or making temporary improvements to deceive audit personnel.

Surface-level Corrections: Some factories may undertake temporary fixes merely to pass the audit, without genuinely addressing underlying issues. Once the audit is completed, they may revert to previous operational methods.

Subcontracting Issues: Factories may subcontract production to other facilities, and the conditions of these subcontracted facilities might not receive adequate evaluation. This could lead to unknown compliance issues.

Worker Propaganda: During the audit, factories may conduct special propaganda activities with workers to create a more favorable impression. This could mask actual working conditions and treatment of employees.

Social Responsibility Compliance: In some cases, a factory might be compliant in certain aspects but not meet social responsibility standards in other areas, such as environmental protection or employee rights.

Cultural and Language Barriers: Audit personnel may face cultural and language differences, leading to misunderstandings or omissions regarding certain issues.

Incomplete Tracing: With the increasing complexity of the supply chain, tracing raw materials and products becomes more challenging. Some issues may remain hidden in the deeper layers of the supply chain.

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