Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Organisations that rely on contract manufacturers and critical suppliers must verify quality, compliance and capability. Supplier audits provide evidence and drive improvement.
This Aractech course covers supplier audit programmes, audit planning, quality, social and environmental audits, contract manufacturing agreements, oversight and performance monitoring, corrective actions and supplier development. Participants plan and conduct a simulated supplier audit.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Design supplier audit programmes
- Plan and conduct supplier audits
- Assess quality, social and environmental compliance
- Manage contract manufacturing relationships
- Monitor supplier performance
- Drive corrective actions and development
Who should attend
Target audience
- Supplier quality engineers
- Procurement professionals
- Quality auditors
- Sourcing managers
- Compliance professionals
- Product managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Audit simulation
- Checklist development
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Supplier Audit Programmes
- Purpose
- Risk-based selection
- Audit types
- Coffee break
- Audit types (continued)
- Standards
- Exercise: Audit programme
Day 2
Planning Audits
- Scope
- Checklists
- Logistics
- Coffee break
- Logistics (continued)
- Remote audits
- Workshop: Audit checklist
Day 3
Conducting Audits
- Opening meetings
- Site tours
- Evidence
- Coffee break
- Evidence (continued)
- Interviews
- Simulation: Supplier audit
Day 4
Contract Manufacturing
- Agreements
- Quality agreements
- Oversight
- Coffee break
- Oversight (continued)
- Performance monitoring
- Case study: Contract manufacturer failure
Day 5
Corrective Action and Development
- Findings
- Corrective actions
- Follow-up
- Coffee break
- Follow-up (continued)
- Supplier development
- Capstone: Supplier audit report
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight (PSCM-040) cover?
This course covers Procurement and Supply Chain Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Supplier quality engineers, Procurement professionals, Quality auditors
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Istanbul, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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