Auditing Operations and Supply Chain (AGRC-028) Training Course

Auditing Operations and Supply Chain

Operations and supply chains involve significant spending, inventory, assets and risks, yet they are often less frequently audited than finance. Effective audits can…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Operations and supply chains involve significant spending, inventory, assets and risks, yet they are often less frequently audited than finance. Effective audits can uncover inefficiency, leakage and control gaps.

This LLMI course explains how to audit procurement, inventory, logistics, production, maintenance and supplier management. It covers risk assessment, key controls, data analytics, performance measures and value-adding recommendations. Participants plan and test an operations audit.

The course suits internal auditors and operations control professionals.

Course Objectives

Assess risks in operations and supply chains

Audit procurement and supplier management

Audit inventory, warehousing and logistics

Evaluate production and maintenance controls

Use analytics to identify leakage

Develop value-adding recommendations

Target Audience

Internal auditors

Operations control staff

Supply chain managers

Procurement managers

Risk professionals

Audit managers

Course Methodology

Audit planning exercises

Process walkthroughs

Analytics labs

Case studies

Group work

Course outline

1Day 1: Operations Audit Fundamentals

Operations and supply chain risks
Audit objectives
Process understanding
KPIs
Data sources
Exercise: Risk mapping

2Day 2: Procurement and Suppliers

Sourcing controls
Contract compliance
Supplier performance
Fraud risks
Analytics
Workshop: Procurement audit programme

3Day 3: Inventory and Logistics

Inventory controls
Counts
Warehousing
Transport
Shrinkage
Lab: Inventory analytics

4Day 4: Production and Maintenance

Production controls
Quality
Maintenance
Capacity
Assets
Case study: Production audit

5Day 5: Findings and Value

Root causes
Efficiency findings
Cost savings
Reporting
Follow-up
Capstone: Operations audit report

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Auditing Operations and Supply Chain course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Auditing Operations and Supply Chain course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Munich. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Cape Town, Dubai.

Can I take Auditing Operations and Supply Chain online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Auditing Operations and Supply Chain

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