By its own admission, GLOBALG.A.P. knows that their new IFA audit submission process through Audit Online Hub presents some pretty tough challenges for certification bodies. These challenges include: 

• Repeated data entry into internal databanks and the two GLOBALG.A.P. systems   
• Manual maintenance of each new version of auditor checklists 
• Additional consideration and work because no offline auditing is available 
• Difficulty keeping data up to date, including producer master data, product data, audit data, and more  

Knowing that this new process might be problematic to certification bodies, GLOBALG.A.P. partnered with quality management software companies, including RizePoint, to directly interface with GLOBALG.A.P.’s systems. This approved partnership significantly softens all the challenges above and streamlines audit submissions for certification bodies. 

Here’s why you should choose RizePoint to address not only Audit Online challenges, but to streamline your audit programs and increase revenue.   

1. RizePoint has a purpose-built instance specifically for GLOBAL.G.A.P., and the solution comes with includes our entire audit management solution, from audit scheduling through submission. This means that submission via Audit Online becomes easier and more streamlined, but you also gain efficiencies for your team and reduce the number of tools your need to get the job done. This includes but is not limited to: 

• One-click digital audit submission to GLOBALG.A.P.  
• A world-class mobile auditing app with offline functionality (see number 6) 
• Pre-built IFA checklists that are updated with every IFA form change (see number 2) 
• Automated feedback reports produced minutes after an audit 
• Instant dashboard reporting built for your specific business needs 
• Corrective action management system with automated alerts 

2. Our team updates IFA checklists for you when GLOBALG.A.P. makes any update to any requirement — big or small. You won’t have to worry whether or not your auditors are using the most up-to-date checklists. It’s all done for you, so you can spend more time on what’s most important to your business.  

3. Our software is not only a good fit for GLOBALG.A.P. certifications, but it can also accommodate grower and producer self-assessments as well as marketing company and distributor audits. In other words, you’ll get a tool that can accommodate more than certification submissions. A multi-use solution that supports many programs saves you from bloating your tech stack, which saves time and money. Plus, our software and app are robust and flexible, which will help your business scale and grow when needed.  

4. You can create a new revenue stream with RizePoint by reselling self-assessments and second-party audits in addition to certification audits. Offering more solutions to certification clients will help you add value and become stickier with clients.  

5. You’ll gain access to our world-class, time-tested mobile auditing app, which modernizes and streamlines the auditing process. Mobile Auditor includes many features that help auditors save time as well as features that help you track auditor performance. These include: 

• Online and offline auditing so auditors can always get the job done 
• GPS and timestamp capabilities for auditor accountability 
• Image and video capture for audits and for rule verification in forms and checklists 
• Ability to search for and move to specific audit questions during an audit 
• Ability to query and view unanswered questions during an audit  

6. RizePoint has supported auditing and quality management for top companies worldwide for over 22 years. We understand your auditing and certification needs. Plus, we’re here to support you throughout your relationship with RizePoint. 

If you feel daunted by GLOBALG.A.P.’s new IFA audit submission process, we can help. RizePoint isn’t an “buy then buh-bye” company — our staff is dedicated to helping you every step of the way, from implementation to your next quality management, auditing, or growth project. To see the solution in action or to get your questions answered, please contact us at info@rizepoint.com or 888.313.7095.