As the newly appointed Quality Management Specialist, you are tasked with elevating the company's commitment to excellence in product quality and operational efficiency. You've conducted an initial assessment and identified opportunities for improvement, particularly in the absence of a formalised Performance Measurement Framework $($PMF$),$ limited audit processes, and minimal use of benchmarking practices. The leadership team is eager to leverage your expertise to address these gaps and enhance the overall quality management system.b$.$ Develop an audit strategy for the organisation, harmoniously integrating findings into the PMF$.$ Address cost analysis, performance measurement principles, and suggest initiatives for continuous improvement.