Smart Audit is a cloud-based audit management software that automates the planning, execution, tracking, and compliance reporting for internal and external audits, replacing paper-based checklists with digital workflows accessible via web and mobile apps.
What is Smart Audit?
Smart Audit is a comprehensive digital audit management platform designed to streamline the entire audit lifecycle. It takes traditional audit checklists, questionnaires, and evidence as input, and produces structured audit records, non-conformance (NC) reports, scores, ratings, and compliance dashboards. The software runs on web browsers and offers offline-capable mobile apps for iOS and Android. It is developed by Smart Food Safe, a company that produces a suite of compliance and quality management tools.
Key Features
- Audit Ready — Automatically pre-populate documentation and processes to ensure compliance requirements are met before audits begin.
- Digital Audit Records — Digitize end-to-end audits: create checklists from scratch, clone templates, use AI-generated checklists, or upload Excel files; responses support conditional logic (show/hide sub-questions).
- Offline Auditing — Conduct audits in areas with limited or no internet connectivity using the Smart Audit mobile app; records sync automatically when reconnected.
- NC Management — Track non-conformances with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and reviewer actions in a centralized menu.
- Audit Scores and Rating — Assess compliance levels numerically and assign ratings based on structured evaluation criteria.
- Audit Scheduling — Schedule internal and external audits by assigning templates to auditors and auditees; ensure timely execution.
- Dashboard and Reporting — Visual dashboards and custom reports showing audit progress, findings, and compliance status for informed decision-making.
- Multi Language — Conduct audits in multiple languages; the website supports English, French, and Spanish.
- Improve Compliance Gaps — Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective actions to better meet standards and regulations.
Who is it for?
- Compliance Managers — Use Smart Audit to maintain audit readiness across sites, track regulatory compliance, and generate reports for management reviews.
- Internal Auditors — Execute scheduled audits using digital checklists, capture evidence offline, and manage non-conformances in one system.
- Quality Assurance Teams — Monitor audit scores and trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Businesses with Multiple Sites — Manage audits across different locations from a centralized cloud platform, ensuring consistency.
What can you do with Smart Audit?
- Define Audit Scope and Layout — Establish audit purpose and relevant information before creating checklists.
- Create and Assign Workflows — Set up automated workflows for audit record review and NC handling, assigning specific actions to designated users.
- Perform Audit Records — Execute audits as scheduled, using either pre-set workflows or ad-hoc from the dashboard.
- Review Audit Compliance — Examine trends and summaries via dashboards and custom reporting to identify compliance levels.
How does Smart Audit work?
The process follows nine steps: (1) Define audit scope and layout, (2) Create audit responses using global or custom response types, (3) Create questionnaires via templates, AI, or Excel upload, (4) Set conditional response formatting for sub-questions, (5) Assign workflow for review and NC actions, (6) Schedule the audit, (7) Perform the audit (online or offline), (8) Manage non-conformances, (9) Review compliance via dashboards.
FAQ
What types of audits can Smart Audit manage?
It supports internal audits, operational audits, compliance audits, and industry-specific audits.
Can I upload and customize my audit checklists?
Yes, you can upload and digitize existing checklists, customize them, and create new ones from scratch or via AI.
Does Smart Audit offer real-time tracking?
Yes, it provides real-time progress tracking and automated notifications throughout the audit lifecycle.
Is Smart Audit available on mobile?
Yes, with dedicated iOS and Android apps that support offline auditing and automatic sync.
Can it be used for multi-location audits?
Yes, its cloud-based platform enables centralized management across multiple sites.
