Factory audit

Lowe's is the second largest home decor retailer in the United States, second only to Home Depot and ahead of Menards. Its predecessor was North Wilkes Hardware. Lowes suppliers are required to undergo three system audits, namely: Lowes Social Responsibility Audit (RESA), Lowes Quality Audit (EQA), and Lowes Counter Terrorism Audit (SCAN). Before conducting Lowes audits, it is necessary to make sufficient preparations in accordance with Lowes Social Responsibility Audit requirements in order to respond to the needs of the audit day at any time.

Lowes' anti-terrorism factory inspection standards

Purpose: To ensure that security personnel are identified, security responsibilities are clearly defined, security policies and procedures are established in writing, communication protocols are established with local law enforcement agencies, and random, unannounced security assessments are conducted

requirement

1. Designate the company's safety management personnel in writing, such as job descriptions or safety procedures

2. Designate a security representative

3. Establish written security policies and procedures, including physical security, access control, personnel safety, knowledge education, cargo manifest and transportation vehicle safety, and handling of incoming and outgoing goods, to identify goods with excessive or insufficient quantities, undeclared or illegal goods

4. Written procedures for reporting and investigating safety incidents, including reports on legal implementation, if there is evidence,

5. Establish working connections with local law enforcement agencies

6. Establish an internal and external communication system to notify internal security personnel and local law enforcement agencies in the event of a safety incident

7. Conduct regular internal security reviews and record the review results

8. After internal review, develop a safety improvement record

9. Provide written minimum safety requirements for all subcontracted transportation or other service providers

Part 6: Data Security Management

Purpose: To ensure the integrity of appropriate program information technology (computer systems and business data), prevent unauthorized access, and safeguard business data

requirement

1. Establish controls to prevent unauthorized access to computer systems

2. Document information technology security policies and procedures, and provide training in this area to employees

3. Establish controls to identify misuse of information technology

Lowes' anti-terrorism audit is SCAN, with a score greater than or equal to 88 points, indicating passing. It is generally entrusted to ITS or SGS for execution; The audit cycle is one person day.