Supplier Audit

Structure and manage an effective supplier audit process to improve the performance, quality, and reliability of the supply base.

corso audit fornitori, makeitalia supply chain academy

08/05/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

ORARI

01/05/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Directions

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course

Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.

Who is it for?

Professionals involved in supplier evaluation and management

Auditors
Supplier Quality Engineer
Buyers
Purchasing Managers
Procurement Managers
Supply Chain Managers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.

What you will learn

Operational skills to manage supplier audits

You will know how to structure a supplier audit process within the procurement process
You will know how to define supplier monitoring criteria and targets from a supplier management perspective
You will know how to build evaluation tools (questionnaires, checklists, and reports)
You will know how to analyze performance through gap analysis and continuous improvement logic
You will know how to define and manage action plans to improve supplier quality and performance
Saprai integrare l’audit nei processi di valutazione e qualificazione fornitori

Program

How to structure an effective supplier audit process

Module 1 Definition of the monitoring target

Setting audit objectives and defining the scope of analysis. Reactive and proactive approaches in supplier evaluation management.

Module 2 Structure of the audit project

Definition of the work team, detail of the analysis, audit delivery methods, and construction of the operational work plan.

Module 3 Development of evaluation questionnaires

Design of audit tools: types of questions, response methods, supplementary elements, and supporting documentation.

Module 4 Data collection and reporting of results

Management of information collected during the audit and construction of supplier evaluation reports.

Module 5 Action Plan and intervention planning

Definition of the strategic planning process for improvement actions following the audit.

Module 6 AS-IS Analysis and Gap Analysis

Evaluation of the current state (AS-IS), identification of deviations, and use of gap analysis as a basis for decision-making.

Module 7 Definition of the TO-BE model and prioritization

Construction of the future situation (TO-BE), use of the effort-benefit matrix, and definition of operational priorities.

Module 8 Exercises and operational simulations

Practical learning-by-doing sessions with supplier audit simulations and application of the analyzed tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is the course suitable for those who have never performed an audit?

Yes, the course is at a basic level and provides a structured introduction to all phases of the supplier audit process.

Is this a practical course?

Yes, the program includes exercises and simulations to practically apply the learned methodologies.

Is supplier auditing only useful in the quality field?

No, it is a key tool for improving the entire supply chain: costs, service, and supplier performance.

Is the knowledge acquired immediately applicable within a company context?

Yes, the course provides operational tools that can be used immediately in procurement management processes.

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Supplier Audit

08/05/2026

8 hours

9 – 6

01/05/2026

Hybrid

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Professionals involved in supplier evaluation and management

Prerequisites

Operational skills to manage supplier audits

How to structure an effective supplier audit process

FAQ

Do you want to make your supplier evaluation more effective?

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