Who is on your team is critical to a business's reputation and future success. A business depends on its suppliers and third party partners to deliver quality products and services. It is important to properly vet suppliers through investigating their work history, performance, and risk factors to avoid potential compliance, ethical, or reputational issues. Choosing suppliers with certified quality management helps ensure all partners meet the same standards and expectations through an independent audit process. This can be a cost-effective strategy to mitigate operational risks and shift some due diligence responsibilities while gaining confidence in a potential partner's management culture and controls.