1. Start with the records that matter
Review sanitation logs, traceability samples, training records, supplier approvals, complaint records, and corrective actions. If a record is missing, decide whether to rebuild it or document the gap honestly.
2. Make one owner responsible for each area
Audits move faster when each zone has a clear owner. Production, quality, procurement, and maintenance should know exactly which documents they need to provide.
3. Practice the walkthrough
Walk the facility in the same order an auditor would use. A rehearsal helps the team find broken links between procedures and actual practice.