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This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and professionals responsible for overseeing or auditing third-party suppliers. Participants will explore the purpose of supplier audits, how risk-based oversight supports effective supplier management, and the common challenges that can arise during the audit process.
The course covers key auditing principles, audit planning and preparation, evidence gathering through interviews, observation, and document review, as well as effective note-taking and reporting techniques. Learners will also examine how corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are used to address findings and improve supplier performance.
