Please review the definitions and instructions below carefully before submitting the template. Incomplete or incorrect entries may delay processing.

1. Facility Name: Enter the official registered name of the facility being assessed. This should match the name used in RBA‑Online records and audit documentation.
2. Facility Local Name: Enter the facility name in the local language, if applicable. If the local name matches the facility name, you may repeat it here.
3. Parent Company Name: Enter the legal name of the parent company that owns or controls the facility. This should reflect the corporate entity responsible for the site.
4. Address Line 1: Enter the primary street address of the facility (e.g., building number and street name).
5. Address Line 2: Optional field. Use this to enter additional address details, such as floor number, suite, or building designation, if applicable. 
6. City: Enter the city where the facility is physically located.
7. State / Province / Region: Enter the applicable state, province, or administrative region for the facility’s location.
8. Postal / Zip Code: Enter the official postal or ZIP code associated with the facility address.
9. Country or Region: Select the country or region from the dropdown list.

Note: Always use the dropdown options rather than free‑text entries to ensure proper system recognition.

10. Audit Category: Select one of the following options from the dropdown:

• VAP (Validated Assessment Program): Select this option for manufacturing facilities that fall under the standard RBA VAP audit program. This category is intended for production sites directly involved in manufacturing activities.
• Indirect Spend VAP: Select this option for non‑manufacturing service providers that support operations but do not directly manufacture products (e.g., cleaning, logistics, IT services).

Recommendation:

• Use VAP for manufacturing sites.
• Use Indirect Spend VAP for service providers supporting operations.

11. Business Type: This dropdown is dynamic and depends on the selected Audit Category.

• For VAP audits: Manufacturer (only available option)
• For Indirect Spend VAP audits: Select the business type that best describes the services provided:
  • Cleaning and janitorial services
  • Logistics/distribution
  • Building and facility maintenance and repair
  • Cafeteria
  • Construction
  • Material packing and handling
  • Environmental‑related services (business process)
  • IT services
  • HR support
  • Freelancer

Select the option that most accurately reflects the primary service performed at the site.

12. Audit Scope: This field applies only to Manufacturer business types. Select one of the following based on the total worker population:

• Small – Fewer than 50 workers
• Medium – 50 to fewer than 250 workers
• Large – 250 or more workers

13. Audit Type: Select the audit type applicable to the CMA. Ensure this aligns with the engagement details and audit planning.

14. Are all production buildings in the facility included in the assessment? (Yes / No): Indicate whether all production buildings at the site are included within the assessment scope.

• Select Yes if all production buildings are covered
• Select No if one or more production buildings are excluded

15. Is the assessment limited to customer production lines? (Yes / No): Indicate whether the assessment scope is restricted to specific customer production lines only.

• Select Yes if the audit is limited to customer‑specific lines
• Select No if the audit covers broader site operations

16. Audit Firm: Enter the full legal name of the audit firm conducting the assessment.

17. Audit Firm Office: Enter the specific office location of the audit firm responsible for this audit.

18. Audit Firm Office POC Email: Enter the primary point‑of‑contact email address for the audit firm office managing this assessment. This email will be used for audit‑related communications.

Final Check

Before submitting the CMA template, ensure that:

• All required fields are completed
• Dropdown selections are used where provided
• Information is accurate and consistent with audit documentation

Completing this step correctly helps prevent delays and ensures timely CMA review and processing.