{"id":188315,"date":"2026-02-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=188315"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:04:14","slug":"accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"La responsabilit\u00e9 commence \u00e0 l'usine"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/\">Accueil<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/category\/corporate\/\">Corporate<\/a>\/\n        La responsabilit\u00e9 commence \u00e0 l'usine\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Accountability-starts-on-factory-floor.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/category\/corporate\/\">Corporate<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fcorporate%2Faccountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fcorporate%2Faccountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fcorporate%2Faccountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >La responsabilit\u00e9 commence \u00e0 l'usine<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Comment les audits permettent de concr\u00e9tiser les engagements de PUMA en mati\u00e8re de d\u00e9veloppement durable.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">25 f\u00e9vrier 2026 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;Accountability Starts on the Factory Floor&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Meet Mujtaba Hussain, a third-party sustainability auditor with global risk management partner, LRQA, who makes sure brands like PUMA and their suppliers walk the talk on responsible business.&quot;, \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor\/\" })'  target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/corporate\/accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor\/\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fcorporate%2Faccountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor%2F&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Ffr%2Fcorporate%2Faccountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_intro\" >Chez PUMA, nous nous imposons, ainsi qu'\u00e0 nos fournisseurs, des normes sociales, environnementales et de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 strictes. Pour nous assurer que nos fournisseurs du monde entier respectent ces normes, nous disposons d'une \u00e9quipe d'experts en conformit\u00e9 dans toutes nos principales r\u00e9gions d'approvisionnement qui visitent r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement nos principaux partenaires de fabrication. PUMA travaille \u00e9galement avec des soci\u00e9t\u00e9s d'audit tierces pour r\u00e9aliser ces audits de mani\u00e8re ind\u00e9pendante. Tout comme un bon match sportif a besoin d'un arbitre neutre, nos auditeurs externes veillent \u00e0 ce que nos fournisseurs T1 et T2 respectent les r\u00e8gles.\u00a0<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" >Mais qui sont les personnes qui se cachent derri\u00e8re ce travail ?<br>Et peuvent-ils nous dire ce qui se passe r\u00e9ellement derri\u00e8re la porte de l'usine ?<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row cols image text -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsWide spacing articleText\">\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"\" ><h2>Rencontre avec Mujtaba Hussain.<br><\/h2>Il est auditeur de d\u00e9veloppement durable ind\u00e9pendant chez LRQA, l'une des soci\u00e9t\u00e9s avec lesquelles PUMA travaille pour r\u00e9aliser les audits de ses fournisseurs. Il s'est entretenu avec nous pour nous expliquer en quoi son r\u00f4le est essentiel pour s'assurer que les marques et leurs fournisseurs respectent leurs engagements en mati\u00e8re de commerce responsable.<br><br>Le mot cl\u00e9 est ici ? Ind\u00e9pendant. Cela signifie que les audits sont men\u00e9s par une personne ext\u00e9rieure \u00e0 l'organisation \u00e9valu\u00e9e, ce qui garantit la cr\u00e9dibilit\u00e9, l'objectivit\u00e9 et la confiance.<br><br>\u201cLes audits jouent un r\u00f4le essentiel dans la protection des marques mondiales telles que PUMA, tout en cr\u00e9ant de la valeur pour leurs fournisseurs\u201d, explique M. Mujtaba. \u201cIls fournissent une assurance, une transparence et une norme commune \u00e0 travers des cha\u00eenes d'approvisionnement mondiales complexes.\u201d<br><br>Les audits ne sont pas une question de contr\u00f4le, ils constituent un \u00e9l\u00e9ment important de l'am\u00e9lioration continue.\u00a0<br><br>\u201cLes audits peuvent avoir un impact r\u00e9el et mesurable sur l'am\u00e9lioration des performances environnementales et des pratiques \u00e9thiques, en particulier lorsqu'ils s'inscrivent dans un processus d'am\u00e9lioration continu et fond\u00e9 sur des donn\u00e9es plut\u00f4t que dans le cadre d'une inspection ponctuelle\u201d, explique-t-il.<br><br>\u201cLes audits ont \u00e9galement aid\u00e9 les organisations \u00e0 revoir les dispositions relatives au temps de travail et \u00e0 renforcer les contr\u00f4les concernant les pratiques de travail \u00e9thiques, contribuant ainsi \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer la transparence et la coh\u00e9rence entre les op\u00e9rations.\u201d<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\" aspect-ratio: 0.60652920962199  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36.jpeg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Une journ\u00e9e typique dans la vie d'un auditeur ind\u00e9pendant\u00a0<\/h2>Bien avant qu'un produit n'atteigne l'atelier, il y a tout un monde en coulisses qui s'assure qu'il est produit de mani\u00e8re responsable. Pour Mujtaba Hussain, ce monde commence tr\u00e8s t\u00f4t, \u00e0 des milliers de kilom\u00e8tres du si\u00e8ge de PUMA, dans les usines, les entrep\u00f4ts et les sites de production des cha\u00eenes d'approvisionnement mondiales.\u00a0<br><br>Il n'y a pas deux jours identiques. Mais la structure est claire.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h3><strong>Premi\u00e8re \u00e9tape : donner le ton\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>Une journ\u00e9e d'audit typique commence par des conversations. Avant d'ouvrir les documents ou d'inspecter les ateliers, Mujtaba rencontre la direction du site pour convenir de la port\u00e9e, des normes et des attentes de l'audit.\u00a0<br><br>Les audits de Mujtaba peuvent couvrir un large \u00e9ventail de sujets, allant des heures de travail et des salaires \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 et \u00e0 la s\u00e9curit\u00e9, en passant par la gestion de l'environnement et les droits de l'homme. Les normes combinent des cadres internationaux, des lois locales sur le travail et des exigences propres \u00e0 chaque marque.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h3><strong>Sur le terrain\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>Une fois les pr\u00e9sentations faites, il est temps de passer au travail d\u00e9taill\u00e9. Mujtaba examine les dossiers, inspecte les installations et, surtout, s'entretient directement avec les travailleurs.\u00a0<br>Les entretiens avec les travailleurs sont essentiels pour Mujtaba. \u201cLe fait de parler directement aux travailleurs permet de se faire une id\u00e9e plus pr\u00e9cise des conditions de travail r\u00e9elles.\u201d<br><br>Au cours de cette proc\u00e9dure, Mujtaba recherche des indices d'heures suppl\u00e9mentaires excessives, de lacunes dans la documentation, de formation limit\u00e9e ou de proc\u00e9dures de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 insuffisantes, autant de points qui constitueraient une violation des lignes directrices de PUMA.<br><br>Parall\u00e8lement \u00e0 ces constatations, il surveille de pr\u00e8s ce que PUMA d\u00e9finit comme des questions de tol\u00e9rance z\u00e9ro, telles que le travail des enfants ou le travail forc\u00e9. Toute violation de ce type entra\u00eene l'\u00e9chec imm\u00e9diat de l'audit. Pour les nouvelles usines de la cha\u00eene d'approvisionnement, cela signifie qu'elles ne seront pas autoris\u00e9es \u00e0 produire des articles PUMA, et pour les fournisseurs existants, tous les probl\u00e8mes de tol\u00e9rance z\u00e9ro doivent \u00eatre r\u00e9solus. Si les fournisseurs existants ne parviennent pas \u00e0 rem\u00e9dier \u00e0 ces probl\u00e8mes dans les 6 mois, PUMA mettra fin \u00e0 ses relations commerciales avec eux.\u00a0<br><br>\u201cL'engagement de la direction de l'usine joue un r\u00f4le essentiel\u201d, ajoute-t-il. \u201cUne am\u00e9lioration durable d\u00e9pend de la priorit\u00e9 accord\u00e9e par les dirigeants \u00e0 la conformit\u00e9, \u00e0 la responsabilit\u00e9 et \u00e0 l'am\u00e9lioration continue. Dans l'ensemble du secteur, les exigences en mati\u00e8re de conformit\u00e9 sociale et les codes de conduite des clients sont aujourd'hui plus clairement d\u00e9finis, mieux compris et appliqu\u00e9s de mani\u00e8re plus coh\u00e9rente que par le pass\u00e9.\u00a0<br><br>Ces am\u00e9liorations refl\u00e8tent l'impact d'audits r\u00e9p\u00e9t\u00e9s, ainsi que les attentes \u00e9lev\u00e9es en mati\u00e8re de conformit\u00e9 de grandes marques mondiales telles que PUMA et l'\u00e9volution des normes du secteur en g\u00e9n\u00e9ral.\u00a0<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h3><strong>Enfin : Passer des r\u00e9sultats \u00e0 l'action\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>Les audits ne se terminent pas par une liste de contr\u00f4le. Apr\u00e8s avoir recueilli et v\u00e9rifi\u00e9 les preuves, les r\u00e9sultats sont \u00e9valu\u00e9s par rapport aux normes en vigueur. \u00c0 la fin de la journ\u00e9e, Mujtaba pr\u00e9sente les r\u00e9sultats \u00e0 la direction de l'usine lors d'une r\u00e9union de cl\u00f4ture et informe PUMA si l'usine r\u00e9pond aux normes de la marque.<br><br>Si n\u00e9cessaire, Mujtaba et le fournisseur \u00e9laborent un plan d'action correctif afin d'apporter de nouvelles am\u00e9liorations. Bien que les auditeurs restent ind\u00e9pendants, ils jouent un r\u00f4le crucial en veillant \u00e0 ce que les attentes soient clairement comprises.<br><br>\u201cUn plan d'action corrective type comprend une description claire des constatations, la r\u00e9f\u00e9rence \u00e0 la norme juridique pertinente, une analyse des causes profondes, le nom de la personne responsable de la mise en \u0153uvre de l'am\u00e9lioration, ainsi qu'une date cible d'ach\u00e8vement et des commentaires de suivi assortis d'une date de cl\u00f4ture\u201d.\u201d<br><br>Ces plans d'action garantissent que les marques et les fournisseurs respectent leurs engagements.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Regarder vers l'avenir : L'avenir de l'audit\u00a0<br><\/h2>L'avenir de l'audit \u00e9volue rapidement.<br><br>\u201cLes audits seront davantage bas\u00e9s sur la technologie et sur les risques\u201d, pr\u00e9dit M. Mujtaba, \u201cet se concentreront davantage sur le soutien \u00e0 l'am\u00e9lioration au niveau du site plut\u00f4t que sur la simple conformit\u00e9\u201d.\u201d\u00a0<br><br>La technologie modifie d\u00e9j\u00e0 la mani\u00e8re dont les audits sont men\u00e9s.<br><br>\u201cLes plateformes bas\u00e9es sur le cloud peuvent soutenir la collaboration entre les audits multisites, les donn\u00e9es en temps r\u00e9el am\u00e9liorent la prise de d\u00e9cision bas\u00e9e sur les risques et la surveillance continue, et les outils bas\u00e9s sur l'IA aident \u00e0 rationaliser les processus manuels et \u00e0 r\u00e9duire le risque d'erreurs. Ces outils travaillent main dans la main avec l'expertise en mati\u00e8re d'audit - \u00e0 la fois au sein des cabinets d'audit et en partenariat avec les \u00e9quipes des sites clients - pour s'assurer que les perspectives sont appliqu\u00e9es efficacement et que les r\u00e9sultats de l'audit restent robustes et cr\u00e9dibles.\u201d M. Mujtaba ajoute.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Une vue d'ensemble\u00a0<br><\/h2>Qu'est-ce qui vous motive apr\u00e8s des ann\u00e9es de travail sur le terrain ? Pour Mujtaba, la motivation vient \u00e0 la fois de l'impact et de la d\u00e9couverte que chaque nouvel audit apporte.<br><br>\u201cChaque audit permet de d\u00e9couvrir des cultures et des secteurs d'activit\u00e9 diff\u00e9rents, ainsi que des normes de syst\u00e8mes de gestion, ce qui rend mon travail stimulant et utile. Savoir que mon travail favorise la transparence, la responsabilit\u00e9 et les pratiques commerciales responsables dans les cha\u00eenes d'approvisionnement mondiales est une grande source de motivation\u201d.\u201d<br><br>Il nous rappelle que la durabilit\u00e9 ne se construit pas uniquement dans les salles de conseil d'administration. Bien souvent, elle commence par une conversation dans une usine et par quelqu'un qui, comme Mujtaba Hussain, pose les bonnes questions.<br><br>Chez PUMA, nous sommes fiers de travailler en \u00e9troite collaboration avec des personnes comme Mujtaba.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><em>Vous trouverez ci-dessous une br\u00e8ve description visuelle d'un processus d'audit typique :<\/em><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row image single -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"0 scrollAnim\" \n\t    \n\t     style=\"Wide;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t    class=\"\"\n\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Final-Audit-Process.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t    object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rencontrez Mujtaba Hussain, un auditeur de d\u00e9veloppement durable tiers chez LRQA, partenaire mondial de gestion des risques, qui s'assure que des marques telles que PUMA et leurs fournisseurs respectent les r\u00e8gles de l'entreprise responsable.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":188317,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":true,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":3135,"meta-headline":"Accountability Starts on the Factory Floor","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"class_list":["post-188315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate"],"fullData":{"ID":188315,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2026-02-25 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2026-02-25 08:00:00","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":188317,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Accountability-starts-on-factory-floor.jpg\"},\"headline\":\"Accountability Starts on the Factory Floor\",\"content\":\"How audits help keep PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s sustainability commitments real.\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"At PUMA, we hold ourselves and our suppliers to strict social, environmental, and safety standards. To make sure that our suppliers around the world adhere to these standards, we have a team of compliance experts in all our major sourcing regions who regularly visit our core manufacturing partners. PUMA also works with third\u2011party audit firms to independently make such audits. Just like any good sports match needs a neutral referee, our external auditors help ensure that our T1 and core T2 suppliers play by the rules.\\u0026nbsp;\",\"style\":\"intro\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"But who are the people behind this work?\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;And can they tell us what actually goes on behind the factory door?\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Meet Mujtaba Hussain.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;He\\u0026rsquo;s an independent third\u2011party sustainability auditor with LRQA, one of the firms PUMA works with to conduct supplier audits. He sat down with us to shed some light on how his role is critical to making sure that brands and their suppliers alike walk the talk when it comes to responsible business.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;The key word here? Independent. It means the audits are conducted by someone outside of the organisation being assessed- ensuring credibility, objectivity, and trust.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits play a critical role in protecting global brands like PUMA while also creating value for their suppliers,\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba says. \\u0026ldquo;They provide assurance, transparency and a common standard across complex global supply chains.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Audits are not about control, they\\u0026rsquo;re an important building block to drive continuous improvement.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits can have a real, measurable impact on improving both environmental performance and ethical practices, especially when they\\u0026rsquo;re part of an ongoing and data-led improvement process rather than a one-off inspection,\\u0026rdquo; he explains.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits have also supported organisations to review working hours arrangements and strengthen controls around ethical labour practices, helping improve transparency and consistency across operations.\\u0026rdquo;\",\"image\":{\"id\":188323,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36.jpeg\"},\"width\":\"Wide\",\"className\":\"\",\"order\":\"1\",\"style\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"showCaption\":true,\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;A Typical Day in the Life of an Independent Auditor\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Long before a product ever reaches the shop floor, there\\u0026rsquo;s a whole world behind the scenes making sure it\\u0026rsquo;s produced responsibly. For Mujtaba Hussain, that world starts early \\u0026ndash; thousands of kilometres from PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s headquarters \\u0026ndash; inside factories, warehouses and production sites across global supply chains.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;No two days are the same. But the structure is clear.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h3\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;First: Setting the Tone\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h3\\u0026gt;A typical audit day starts with conversations. Before any documents are opened or factory floors inspected, Mujtaba meets with site management to agree on the scope, standards and expectations of the audit.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Mujtaba\\u0026#039;s audits can cover a wide range of topics, from working hours and wages to health and safety, environmental management and human rights. 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Mujtaba reviews records, inspects facilities and \\u0026ndash; most importantly \\u0026ndash; speaks directly with workers.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Worker interviews are critical for Mujtaba, he says. \\u0026ldquo;Speaking to workers directly provides a more\u202faccurate\u202fpicture of actual working conditions.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;During this procedure, Mujtaba looks for indications of excessive overtime, gaps in documentation, limited training or weak safety procedures, all issues that would be in breach of PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s guidelines.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Alongside these findings, he also keeps a close eye out for what PUMA defines as zero\u2011tolerance issues, such as child labour or forced labour. Any such violation results in the immediate failure of an audit. For new factories within the supply chain, this means they will not be allowed to produce PUMA goods, and for existing suppliers, all zero\u2011tolerance issues must be remedied. If existing suppliers do not manage to remediate these within 6 months, this will result in PUMA terminating the business relationship with them.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;The commitment of the factory\\u0026rsquo;s management plays a critical role,\\u0026rdquo; he adds. \\u0026ldquo;Sustained improvement depends on leadership prioritising compliance, accountability and continuous improvements.\\u0026rdquo; Across the industry, social compliance requirements and customer codes of conduct are now more clearly defined, better understood and more consistently applied than\\u0026nbsp; in the past.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;These improvements reflect the impact of repeated audits, alongside the high compliance expectations of large global brands like PUMA and evolving industry standards more broadly.\\u0026nbsp;\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h3\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Finally: Turning Findings into Action\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h3\\u0026gt;Audits don\\u0026rsquo;t end with a checklist. After gathering and verifying evidence, findings are evaluated against the relevant standards. At the end of the day, Mujtaba presents the results to the factory management in a closing meeting and informs PUMA if the factory meets the brand\\u0026rsquo;s standards.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;If needed, Mujtaba and the supplier develop a corrective action plan to initiate further improvements. While auditors remain independent, they play a crucial role in ensuring expectations are clearly understood.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;A typical corrective action plan includes a clear description of the findings, the relevant legal standard reference, a root cause analysis, who will be responsible for implementing the improvement, as well as a target completion date and follow up comments with a close out date.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Such action plans ensure that both brands and suppliers alike follow through with their promises.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Looking Ahead: The Future of Auditing\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;The future of auditing is evolving fast.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Auditing will become more technology-enabled and risk-based,\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba predicts, \\u0026ldquo;With a stronger focus on supporting improvement at site level rather than being purely compliance driven.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Technology is already reshaping how audits are conducted.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Cloud-based platforms can support collaboration across multi-site audits, real-time data improves risk-based decision-making and continuous monitoring, and AI-enabled tools help streamline manual processes and reduce the risk of errors. These tools work hand in hand with auditing expertise \\u0026ndash; both within audit firms and in partnership with client site teams \\u0026ndash; to ensure insights are applied effectively and audit outcomes remain robust and credible.\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba adds.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;The Bigger Picture\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;What keeps you motivated after years in the field? For Mujtaba, motivation comes from both impact and the discovery that each new audit brings.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Each audit provides insight into different cultures and industries, as well as management system standards, which keeps my work challenging and meaningful. Knowing that my work supports transparency, accountability and responsible business practices across global supply chains is a strong motivator.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;It\\u0026rsquo;s a reminder that sustainability isn\\u0026rsquo;t built in boardrooms alone. Many times, it starts with a conversation on a factory floor and someone, like Mujtaba Hussain, asking the right questions.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;At PUMA, we are proud to work closely with people like Mujtaba.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Below you\\u0026rsquo;ll find a quick visual breakdown of a typical audit process:\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\",\"spacing\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-image-single {\"image\":{\"id\":188318,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Final-Audit-Process.jpg\"},\"className\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"spacing\":true,\"style\":\"Wide\",\"headline\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"showCaption\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","post_title":"Accountability Starts on the Factory Floor","post_excerpt":"Meet Mujtaba Hussain, a third-party sustainability auditor with global risk management partner, LRQA, who makes sure brands like PUMA and their suppliers walk the talk on responsible business.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"accountability-starts-on-the-factory-floor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-25 09:04:14","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-25 08:04:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=188315","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[6],"tags_input":[],"id":188315,"author":"3","date":"2026-02-25 09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25 08:00:00","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":188317,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Accountability-starts-on-factory-floor.jpg\"},\"headline\":\"Accountability Starts on the Factory Floor\",\"content\":\"How audits help keep PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s sustainability commitments real.\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"At PUMA, we hold ourselves and our suppliers to strict social, environmental, and safety standards. To make sure that our suppliers around the world adhere to these standards, we have a team of compliance experts in all our major sourcing regions who regularly visit our core manufacturing partners. PUMA also works with third\u2011party audit firms to independently make such audits. Just like any good sports match needs a neutral referee, our external auditors help ensure that our T1 and core T2 suppliers play by the rules.\\u0026nbsp;\",\"style\":\"intro\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"But who are the people behind this work?\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;And can they tell us what actually goes on behind the factory door?\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Meet Mujtaba Hussain.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;He\\u0026rsquo;s an independent third\u2011party sustainability auditor with LRQA, one of the firms PUMA works with to conduct supplier audits. He sat down with us to shed some light on how his role is critical to making sure that brands and their suppliers alike walk the talk when it comes to responsible business.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;The key word here? Independent. It means the audits are conducted by someone outside of the organisation being assessed- ensuring credibility, objectivity, and trust.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits play a critical role in protecting global brands like PUMA while also creating value for their suppliers,\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba says. \\u0026ldquo;They provide assurance, transparency and a common standard across complex global supply chains.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Audits are not about control, they\\u0026rsquo;re an important building block to drive continuous improvement.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits can have a real, measurable impact on improving both environmental performance and ethical practices, especially when they\\u0026rsquo;re part of an ongoing and data-led improvement process rather than a one-off inspection,\\u0026rdquo; he explains.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Audits have also supported organisations to review working hours arrangements and strengthen controls around ethical labour practices, helping improve transparency and consistency across operations.\\u0026rdquo;\",\"image\":{\"id\":188323,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36.jpeg\"},\"width\":\"Wide\",\"className\":\"\",\"order\":\"1\",\"style\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"showCaption\":true,\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;A Typical Day in the Life of an Independent Auditor\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Long before a product ever reaches the shop floor, there\\u0026rsquo;s a whole world behind the scenes making sure it\\u0026rsquo;s produced responsibly. For Mujtaba Hussain, that world starts early \\u0026ndash; thousands of kilometres from PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s headquarters \\u0026ndash; inside factories, warehouses and production sites across global supply chains.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;No two days are the same. But the structure is clear.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h3\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;First: Setting the Tone\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h3\\u0026gt;A typical audit day starts with conversations. Before any documents are opened or factory floors inspected, Mujtaba meets with site management to agree on the scope, standards and expectations of the audit.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Mujtaba\\u0026#039;s audits can cover a wide range of topics, from working hours and wages to health and safety, environmental management and human rights. 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Mujtaba reviews records, inspects facilities and \\u0026ndash; most importantly \\u0026ndash; speaks directly with workers.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Worker interviews are critical for Mujtaba, he says. \\u0026ldquo;Speaking to workers directly provides a more\u202faccurate\u202fpicture of actual working conditions.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;During this procedure, Mujtaba looks for indications of excessive overtime, gaps in documentation, limited training or weak safety procedures, all issues that would be in breach of PUMA\\u0026rsquo;s guidelines.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Alongside these findings, he also keeps a close eye out for what PUMA defines as zero\u2011tolerance issues, such as child labour or forced labour. Any such violation results in the immediate failure of an audit. For new factories within the supply chain, this means they will not be allowed to produce PUMA goods, and for existing suppliers, all zero\u2011tolerance issues must be remedied. If existing suppliers do not manage to remediate these within 6 months, this will result in PUMA terminating the business relationship with them.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;The commitment of the factory\\u0026rsquo;s management plays a critical role,\\u0026rdquo; he adds. \\u0026ldquo;Sustained improvement depends on leadership prioritising compliance, accountability and continuous improvements.\\u0026rdquo; Across the industry, social compliance requirements and customer codes of conduct are now more clearly defined, better understood and more consistently applied than\\u0026nbsp; in the past.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;These improvements reflect the impact of repeated audits, alongside the high compliance expectations of large global brands like PUMA and evolving industry standards more broadly.\\u0026nbsp;\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h3\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Finally: Turning Findings into Action\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h3\\u0026gt;Audits don\\u0026rsquo;t end with a checklist. After gathering and verifying evidence, findings are evaluated against the relevant standards. At the end of the day, Mujtaba presents the results to the factory management in a closing meeting and informs PUMA if the factory meets the brand\\u0026rsquo;s standards.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;If needed, Mujtaba and the supplier develop a corrective action plan to initiate further improvements. While auditors remain independent, they play a crucial role in ensuring expectations are clearly understood.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;A typical corrective action plan includes a clear description of the findings, the relevant legal standard reference, a root cause analysis, who will be responsible for implementing the improvement, as well as a target completion date and follow up comments with a close out date.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Such action plans ensure that both brands and suppliers alike follow through with their promises.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Looking Ahead: The Future of Auditing\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;The future of auditing is evolving fast.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Auditing will become more technology-enabled and risk-based,\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba predicts, \\u0026ldquo;With a stronger focus on supporting improvement at site level rather than being purely compliance driven.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Technology is already reshaping how audits are conducted.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Cloud-based platforms can support collaboration across multi-site audits, real-time data improves risk-based decision-making and continuous monitoring, and AI-enabled tools help streamline manual processes and reduce the risk of errors. These tools work hand in hand with auditing expertise \\u0026ndash; both within audit firms and in partnership with client site teams \\u0026ndash; to ensure insights are applied effectively and audit outcomes remain robust and credible.\\u0026rdquo; Mujtaba adds.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;The Bigger Picture\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;What keeps you motivated after years in the field? For Mujtaba, motivation comes from both impact and the discovery that each new audit brings.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026ldquo;Each audit provides insight into different cultures and industries, as well as management system standards, which keeps my work challenging and meaningful. Knowing that my work supports transparency, accountability and responsible business practices across global supply chains is a strong motivator.\\u0026rdquo;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;It\\u0026rsquo;s a reminder that sustainability isn\\u0026rsquo;t built in boardrooms alone. Many times, it starts with a conversation on a factory floor and someone, like Mujtaba Hussain, asking the right questions.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;At PUMA, we are proud to work closely with people like Mujtaba.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;em\\u0026gt;Below you\\u0026rsquo;ll find a quick visual breakdown of a typical audit process:\\u0026lt;\/em\\u0026gt;\",\"spacing\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- 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