A live video factory audit can help a buyer verify a plastic crusher supplier before travel or before the final purchase decision. It is useful for confirming people, processes, machines and documents, but a casual video call is not the same as an audit.
I recommend an agreed agenda, named participants and evidence linked to the buyer’s actual specification. The camera should follow questions, not a polished factory-tour script.
Set the Audit Scope Before the Call
| Audit area | Evidence to request | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Application inputs, drawings and configuration decisions | Confirms the machine is selected for the material |
| Manufacturing | Relevant work areas, parts identification and process controls | Connects the quotation to real production capability |
| Inspection | Checklists, measuring tools and non-conformance handling | Shows how quality is recorded rather than claimed |
| Testing | Test plan, safety checks and operating observations | Defines what will be accepted before shipment |
| After-sales | Support contacts, manuals and spare-parts process | Clarifies responsibilities after delivery |
Ask for Evidence Connected to the Order
Review the rotor, knives, chamber, bearings, controls, guarding and maintenance access that apply to the quoted machine family. Ask the supplier to explain why each major choice matches the feed material and required output.
The AMIGE product range can help identify the machine family before the call. The audit should then focus on the exact proposed configuration rather than unrelated machines on the factory floor.
Understand What Video Cannot Prove
- A camera angle cannot replace dimensional records or material certificates.
- A no-load run cannot prove capacity with the buyer’s scrap.
- A prepared machine may not represent every production order.
- Connection quality can limit inspection detail.
- Independent inspection may still be appropriate for higher-risk projects.
- All agreed actions should be recorded after the call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a remote audit replace a factory visit?
Sometimes it can reduce travel or support an early decision, but the required audit depth depends on project risk and buyer policy.
Who should join the call?
Include the buyer’s technical or quality representative and the supplier’s responsible sales, engineering and production contacts.
Should the supplier choose the entire route?
No. The buyer should provide an agenda and request live views of the relevant areas, records and machine details.
Can a live video prove crusher capacity?
Only a defined material test with recorded conditions can support a capacity assessment. A general demonstration is not enough.
What should be documented after the audit?
Record participants, evidence reviewed, open questions, deviations, agreed actions and the documents still required.
Request a Structured Remote Audit
Send your agenda and proposed machine through the AMIGE inquiry page. We will identify the responsible participants and prepare order-relevant evidence for the call.