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Plan audits, conduct them with AI support and document them in an audit-proof manner – for NIS2, CSRD, LkSG, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Developed by auditors, for auditors.

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Standards & Compliance

For all standards – including your own.

From ISO 9001 to NIS2 – QualityReady supports all common quality and compliance standards. And because questionnaires can be fully customised, virtually any standard can be accommodated.

ISO 9001
Qualitätsmanagement
IATF 16949
Automotive
ISO 14001
Umweltmanagement
VDA 6.3
Prozessaudit
TISAX
Informationssicherheit
New
NIS2
Cybersecurity
New
CSRD
Nachhaltigkeit

CSRD-ready

Complete audit trails and evidence for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – documented, traceable and audit-proof.

NIS2 support

Documented security audits, risk assessments and action plans in accordance with NIS2 requirements for the manufacturing, automotive and energy sectors.

IATF 16949 & VDA

Specifically tailored to the automotive supply chain – process audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3, using industry-specific questionnaires.

Our own standards and questionnaires

Audit templates are created by the user – with flexible response options such as a traffic light system (red/amber/green), a scale of 0–10, good/bad, or free text. This allows any standard, internal policy or specific requirement to be fully mapped.

Regulatory framework

Compliance requirements that affect your audit process.

NIS2, CSRD and LkSG are changing what companies are required to document. QualityReady supports you in this – with tailored solutions, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

NIS2 – Network and Information Security

In force since 6 December 2025
What does the law require?

NIS2 (implemented in the BSIG) requires around 29,500 organisations across 18 sectors to implement 10 documented security measures (Section 30 BSIG). Section 38 BSIG holds senior management personally liable. The BSI may order audits at any time – organisations must be prepared for audits at all times. Crucially, it is not the mere existence of measures that counts, but proof of their effectiveness.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Planning and conducting internal NIS2 audits using the checklists set out in Section 30
  • Assess the effectiveness of protective measures and document them in an audit-proof manner
  • Supplier self-assessments for supply chain requirements
  • Action plans with deadline tracking and effectiveness monitoring
Not included: QualityReady is not an ISMS and does not replace ISO 27001 certification.

CSRD – Sustainability Reporting

From the 2025 financial year onwards
What does the law require?

From the 2025 financial year onwards, companies with 250 or more employees, a turnover of €50 million or a balance sheet total of €25 million (meeting two out of three criteria) must submit an externally audited sustainability report. Supply chain due diligence is a key requirement. Note: The Omnibus Package (trilogue agreement, Dec. 2025) raises the thresholds and revises the ESRS – the exact requirements have not yet been finalised.

What does QualityReady do?
  • On-site and remote supplier audits using our own ESG questionnaires
  • Self-assessments for external suppliers without system access
  • Complete audit trail and export of supporting documents for external auditors
  • Tracking of corrective actions for identified non-conformities
Not included: QualityReady does not produce a complete sustainability report in accordance with the ESRS.

LkSG – Supply Chain Due Diligence Obligations

The documentation requirement remains – the reporting requirement is abolished
What does the law require?

The LkSG applies to companies with 1,000 or more employees and requires risk assessments, preventive measures and documentation throughout the supply chain. The reporting requirement was abolished in 2025 – the documentation requirement remains in place. The LkSG will be phased out by 2027 and replaced by the EU CSDDD Directive.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Conducting structured supplier audits, both on-site and remotely
  • Send self-assessments to direct and indirect suppliers
  • Document and track risk analysis results
  • Create action plans based on findings and set deadlines
Not included: QualityReady does not replace legal advice on compliance with the LkSG or CSDDD.

ISO 27001 – Information Security

Recertification every 3 years
What does the law require?

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems. According to common estimates, it covers a large part of the NIS2 requirements and can serve as a basis for NIS2 evidence. Recertification is mandatory every three years, and annual surveillance audits are also required.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Planning and documenting internal audits in accordance with the ISO 27001 cycle
  • Follow up on actions arising from findings and assess their effectiveness
  • Follow up on findings from external surveillance audits
  • AI-powered audit reports for management reviews
Not included: QualityReady is not a comprehensive ISMS tool and does not replace a certification body.

GDPR – Data Protection & Compliance

Suitable for universal use
What does the law require?

The GDPR requires technical and organisational measures (TOMs) as well as regular reviews of these measures. There is no fixed frequency for such reviews – however, supervisory authorities may order data protection audits. QualityReady is also suitable for general compliance management beyond data protection.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Conduct data protection audits using customised questionnaires
  • Document TOM reviews and track actions
  • Follow up on findings from regulatory audits
  • Can be used universally for other compliance issues
Not included: QualityReady does not maintain a record of processing activities (RPA).

ISO 9001 – Quality Management

Global quality management standard
What does the law require?

ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management standard worldwide and forms the basis for many industry standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 13485. Internal audits are a mandatory component of the management system – at least once per planning period. External surveillance audits are also carried out as part of the recertification cycle (3 years).

What does QualityReady do?
  • Manage annual audit planning and the audit programme centrally
  • Carry out internal audits using your own questionnaires or standardised questionnaires
  • Create actions from audit findings – with AI suggestions
  • Export AI audit reports for management reviews
Not included: QualityReady supports the audit process – the ISO certification itself is carried out by accredited bodies.

IATF 16949 – Automotive Quality Management

Automotive standard
What does the law require?

IATF 16949 applies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1/2 suppliers in the automotive industry. Process audits in accordance with VDA 6.3, supplier audits and product audits form a core part of the standard. In addition, there are customer-specific requirements (CSR) from OEMs such as VW, BMW and Stellantis.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Process audits in accordance with VDA 6.3 using industry-specific questionnaires
  • Conducting structured supplier audits, both on-site and remotely
  • Annual audit planning for multiple sites and suppliers
  • Action plans with deadline tracking and effectiveness monitoring
Not included: Customised OEM forms must be entered manually as questionnaires.

ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety Management
What does the law require?

ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Internal audits are a mandatory requirement – at least once a year. Recertification takes place every three years, plus annual surveillance audits. This is particularly relevant for manufacturing companies and sectors with a higher risk profile.

What does QualityReady do?
  • Planning and documenting internal audits in accordance with the ISO 45001 cycle
  • Follow up on actions arising from findings and assess their effectiveness
  • Follow up on findings from external surveillance audits
  • AI audit reports for management reviews and senior management
Not included: QualityReady does not carry out risk assessments – but it does support their auditing and monitoring.
Audit software from QualityReady – By auditors, for auditors
About the Audit Manager

By auditors –
for auditors.

QualityReady’s Audit Manager software is a browser-based all-in-one solution for the entire audit process – from audit planning and execution through to the closure of final corrective actions. Developed by experienced process auditors (ISO/TS/IATF).

  • Intuitive operation with no lengthy training period required
  • Customisable & flexible questionnaire formats
  • AI-supported audit execution & action generation
  • Automated AI audit reports & email notifications
  • Suitable for internal and external audits
  • Hosting in Germany, processing within the EU
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Scope of services

Everything your audit needs.

Six integrated modules cover the entire audit process – seamlessly and without the need to switch media.

Audit Management

Manage capacities and audit planning centrally. Audit assignments, as well as application and approval processes, provide optimal support for lead auditors.

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AI-powered

Conducting an audit

AI-assisted audit execution using your own or pre-designed questionnaires – for auditors and for self-assessment. The AI identifies patterns and provides intelligent suggestions.

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Audit Planning

Create your annual audit plan directly in the system. Keep track of the entire audit programme and assign audits to your team.

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AI suggestions

CAPA & Action Management

Action plans per audit with root cause, corrective action, responsible persons and deadlines. The AI suggests actions and assesses their effectiveness – suppliers work on them in their own account, the auditor approves.

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Remote Audit & Self-Assessment

Well-designed remote and self-assessment methods for modern audit processes. Full transparency and added value, even without a physical presence on site.

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AI Report

AI audit reports & supplier assessment

Audit reports as PDF – with AI text suggestions at the click of a button. Sent to all parties via a wizard, including a presentation mode.

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Audit Overview

All audits. At a glance.

The central audit list shows you all ongoing and completed audits, including their status, the person responsible, the due date and the compliance level – filtered, sorted and exportable at the touch of a button.

  • Filter by status, standard, person responsible or time period
  • Progress and completion status at a glance
  • Go directly from the list to the audit
  • Export as PDF or Excel
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QualityReady Audit List – Overview of all audits
QualityReady Action Management – CAPA and Action Plans
Action management

Measures & CAPA – fully under control.

From identification to effectiveness testing: QualityReady manages all measures, evaluates them using AI and automatically keeps everyone involved up to date.

  • Generate action plans directly from the audit report
  • Keep track of the status and due dates for each task
  • AI assesses effectiveness and quality of implementation
  • Automatic reminders to those responsible
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Use cases

How QualityReady can be used.

Three typical application scenarios. The examples are fictitious and for illustration only – actual results depend on your starting point and implementation.

Example scenario IT service provider · 320 employees

Permanently ready for audit in accordance with NIS2

Problem

NIS2 Section 30 measures must be verifiable at all times – a BSI audit may take place without prior notice.

Solution

Internal NIS2 audits are scheduled on a quarterly basis, the effectiveness of the measures is documented, and suppliers are assessed via self-assessment.

Goal: an audit report in hours instead of days – with documented evidence of effectiveness for Section 30 BSIG.
Example scenario Industrial company · 800 employees

Assessing the scalability of the supply chain for the CSRD and LkSG

Problem

120 direct suppliers must be assessed in accordance with the LkSG and CSRD – this cannot be done via email.

Solution

Self-assessment questionnaires sent out centrally, responses analysed, deviations recorded as actions and tracked.

Goal: all supplier evaluations captured centrally – in weeks instead of months.
Example scenario Healthcare technology · 500 employees

Pass the ISO 27001 surveillance audit without any issues

Problem

Findings from the previous year’s audit must be fully documented and addressed for the external auditor.

Solution

Previous year's findings have been turned into action points, their implementation and effectiveness documented, and a report exported for external auditors.

Goal: all open issues demonstrably documented and closed for the external auditor.
Artificial intelligence

The audit manager thinks proactively.

Artificial intelligence supports you at every stage of the audit process – from the audit itself through to action plans and the final audit report.

Conducting an AI audit

Enter your notes – the AI assigns them to the right questions, suggests a rating and deviation type and highlights related questions in the same audit.

AI Action Plan

On request, the AI suggests suitable actions for your findings and assesses submitted actions for risk and effectiveness. The decision stays with people.

AI Audit Report

The audit report is generated automatically as a PDF from your audit data. The AI drafts summaries and assessment texts at the click of a button – you review and adjust.

AI risk analysis

Risk radar and audit hints per question – including a suggestion from the previous audit. So you can focus on what matters.

The entire audit process – powered by AI.
From planning and execution to the final report: QualityReady brings artificial intelligence to every stage of your audit.

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Modern design, clear structure.

A self-explanatory structure suitable for both auditors and beginners.

Audit Manager Software – Dashboard mock-up, audit planning and overview of actions
Achieve results in 3 steps

That's how simple the Audit Manager is to use.

1

Create and plan an audit

Set up your audit, create questionnaires and assign the audit to your audit team. The annual audit plan is available in the overview at any time.

2

Conduct the audit digitally

Carry out the audit directly in your browser – even on the go. Entries are saved in real time, and audit findings are documented immediately.

3

Track actions

The audit report is created as a PDF and sent via a wizard. Actions are tracked online – fully transparent for everyone involved.

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Audit Manager Software – Responsive design on laptops and smartphones
Responsive design

Always with you –
on every device.

The Audit Manager can be accessed from any device with a web browser. You can also use all its features on the go via your smartphone – including the ability to enter audit findings directly during an inspection.

  • Works on PCs, tablets and smartphones
  • No app installation required
  • Device-specific email notifications
  • Real-time audit documentation
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about the Audit Manager at a glance.

Audit management software helps organisations with the digital planning, execution and tracking of audits. It replaces paper-based processes and enables centralised, transparent management of all audit activities – from audit planning through to the closure of final corrective actions.

The Audit Manager is suitable for all types of internal and external audits – process audits, system audits, product/supplier audits, as well as remote audits and self-assessment audits. It supports common standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and others.

Yes. In AuditManager, you can create your own questionnaires from scratch in various formats or use ready-made templates. The questionnaires are fully customisable and reusable.

Auditmanager is fully responsive and works on any modern smartphone or tablet without the need to install an app. Audits can be documented directly in the mobile device’s browser whilst the site visit is taking place.

After the audit, an action plan is created for each audit. Suppliers or auditees enter the root cause and corrective actions in their own account – with AI suggestions if desired. The auditor approves the actions and finally checks their effectiveness. Automatic reminders and a weekly overview per person help keep deadlines.

QualityReady uses artificial intelligence where it relieves auditors – always on request and with human review: the AI assigns notes to the right questions and suggests ratings, provides audit hints, suggests actions and assesses their effectiveness, and drafts texts for the audit report. The AI runs on Microsoft Azure OpenAI in the Frankfurt data centre, processing only within the EU, without training on your data.

Yes. The NIS2 Directive requires organisations in critical sectors to carry out documented security audits and implement risk management processes. QualityReady enables the structured planning, execution and documentation of these audits – including automatic tracking of corrective actions and audit-proof reporting.

QualityReady is designed for the documentation and auditing of sustainability processes in accordance with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). Comprehensive audit trails, audit-proof reports and AI-driven action plans help you meet the reporting requirements that come into force in 2025.

Yes. Suppliers are invited by email, log in and complete the questionnaire directly in their browser – no licence of their own is required. The responses are collated centrally; any discrepancies are recorded as actions and can be addressed by the supplier directly within the system.

The LkSG currently applies to companies with 1,000 or more employees in Germany. The reporting requirement was abolished in 2025 – the obligation to document risk analyses and measures remains. By 2027, the LkSG will be phased out and replaced by the EU CSDDD Directive.

NIS2 (BSIG, in force since 6 December 2025) applies to around 29,500 organisations across 18 sectors – including energy, healthcare, IT, transport and logistics. The decisive factors are sector and size (50 or more employees / €10 million turnover, or 250 or more employees / €50 million). If in doubt, we recommend seeking legal advice.

Not automatically. According to common estimates, ISO 27001 covers a large part of the NIS2 requirements and can serve as a basis for NIS2 evidence. To achieve full NIS2 compliance, the specific Section 30 measures of the BSIG must be audited and documented separately – in particular, the evidence of effectiveness.

CAPA stands for Corrective and Preventive Actions. A Corrective Action (CA) rectifies a specific non-conformity; a Preventive Action (PA) prevents it from recurring. QualityReady supports both: actions are created based on audit findings, assigned to responsible parties and given deadlines, and their effectiveness is verified once implemented.

Yes. QualityReady offers a 30-day trial with full functionality. The trial ends automatically, no payment details are required and no subscription is created. Pricing depends on the number of users and scope – after the trial you can receive an individual quote on request. For pricing information, please contact us via the contact form or by phone.

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