Supplier Quality Management and Auditing
Delegates learn to build and run a supplier quality programme that reduces incoming defects and strengthens the supply base. The course covers supplier selection criteria, second party audits, performance scorecards, and structured escalation for underperforming vendors. Practical sessions include planning a supplier audit and negotiating improvement commitments.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Setting supplier qualification and approval criteria
- 02Planning and conducting second party supplier audits
- 03Building supplier performance scorecards and ratings
- 04Managing nonconforming incoming material and containment
- 05Driving corrective action across the supply base
- 06Escalating and delisting chronic underperforming vendors
What you will gain
- Set supplier qualification and approval criteria
- Plan and conduct second party supplier audits
- Build supplier performance scorecards
- Manage nonconforming supplier material
- Drive corrective action across the supply base
- Escalate and de-list chronic underperformers
Who should attend
- Supplier quality engineers
- Procurement and sourcing professionals
- Incoming inspection staff
- Supply chain quality managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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