Technical audit

this is a comprehensive study of all the technological characteristics of an object according to the specified criteria in order to determine investment risks and determine ways to optimize work.

The trained specialists of our company will conduct research in various areas related to the object, make calculations and formulate conclusions regarding profitability, savings, management efficiency, etc.

It is possible to conduct a technical audit in relation to various objects. Research can be directed to:
on the production environment as a whole (the technical development of the enterprise as a whole is assessed);
for any production asset (fixed asset or management tool)

Most often, the following objects are the subject of a separate audit within the production:
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Equipment. Outdated, outdated, requiring reconstruction, it will naturally slow down the efficiency of production. The audit will help assess the level of this factor in the total amount of operating forces, as well as calculate the optimality of repair, modernization or replacement.
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Investment project. Before investing in any technological project, it is important for an investor to know the possible profitability, risk levels, real ways to save money without sacrificing quality. A technical auditor will be able to answer these questions and competently assist in planning and implementation.
The main goal of the study is always to find ways to improve the functioning of the object. It is implemented in specific tasks that are consistently solved in the audit process:
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    assessment of the compliance of the documentation for the object with the requirements of the legislation, as well as its completeness and sufficiency;

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    analysis of the technological state of the object;
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    Finding ways to improve work without reconstruction;
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    Identification of parts of the object in need of a large-scale change;
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    Finding the potential for saving resources;
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    search for ways of all possible improvement and optimization.
To conduct a comprehensive assessment of a particular object, it is advisable to observe a number of practical conditions that have proven their validity and effectiveness:
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"You can see it from the side." Internal audit also takes place, but usually competent specialists are invited to ensure the independence of the assessment from the outside. Internal specialists who are well versed in the production process itself may not know how to check and identify weaknesses, and the assessment will still be biased.

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"Not quite strangers." Auditors should be independent, but it is better if they actively cooperate with the management of the company, and possibly with employees. This greatly increases the effectiveness of the audit, because in this case, the nuances of this particular production site are more visible, which can become stumbling blocks for observers who are completely new to this industry.
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"We're not hiding anything." When conducting an audit, all staff with whom investigators will be in contact should be aware of the purpose of the audit. Without the support and cooperation of the staff, the success of the study can hardly be expected.

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"Audit is not a panacea." By itself, an independent assessment does not solve problems, especially those that have accumulated over a long period of time. It will not be able to provide a quick financial result and eliminate shortcomings. Expertise only exposes problems and outlines ways to solve them.
Results of the technical audit
The last and most important stage of the technical audit is the formulation of a report containing the most complete information on all aspects of the study of the object. The report will contain not only conclusions, that is, answers to the questions posed, but also the best solutions, supported by financial calculations. In agreement with the auditors, the customer can receive the following documents:
  • a systematic basic description of the object - production or project;


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  • a list of management and technological solutions that can help in obtaining the required indicators;
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  • assessment of possible risks and weaknesses of the object;
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  • Calculation of the payback of financial investments;
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  • Correction of documentation for its compliance with the requirements;
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  • a program of measures aimed at optimizing work;
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  • Proposals for new technologies, innovative methods
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  • a plan of measures to correct the identified deficiencies;
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  • recommendations regarding the general production culture
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