Supplier quality assurance – foundation

Benefits of attending

Delegates will be introduced to the SQA mechanisms available to meet recognised requirements and establish a reliable supplier base.

Delegates will acquire knowledge and skills of audit regimes and protocols relevant to supplier auditing. The practical problems associated with supplier auditing will be discussed and relevant solutions proposed. Guidance on the production of relevant audit documentation will be given.

Course content

Supplier quality assurance (SQA)

• Introduction to SQA
• SQA implementation
• Specifications
• Supplier ratings

Supplier auditing

• The purpose of supplier auditing
• Audit principles and techniques - scope and criteria; planning and preparation; checklists; opening meetings; non-compliance notes; closing meetings
• Supplier audit reports and corrective actions

Case studies will be used to illustrate typical food and drink industry situations.

"Materials and services must be obtained in an efficient economic manner. They may represent up to 40% of operating costs. Disruption to material and service supply is costly. This course enables delegates to develop and administer supplier quality assurance and supplier audit regimes suitable for the company."

Richard Leathers – Event Director

Further information

For further information or to check availability contact the Training Department on +44 (0)1386 842104 or