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Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight

Organisations that rely on contract manufacturers and critical suppliers must verify quality, compliance and capability. Supplier audits provide evidence and drive…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight
Next classroom session Barcelona 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,850 Next in London London 15 - 19 Feb 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

Organisations that rely on contract manufacturers and critical suppliers must verify quality, compliance and capability. Supplier audits provide evidence and drive improvement.

This LLMI course covers supplier audit programmes, audit planning, quality, social and environmental audits, contract manufacturing agreements, oversight and performance monitoring, corrective actions and supplier development. Participants plan and conduct a simulated supplier audit.

Course Objectives

Design supplier audit programmes

Plan and conduct supplier audits

Assess quality, social and environmental compliance

Manage contract manufacturing relationships

Monitor supplier performance

Drive corrective actions and development

Target Audience

Supplier quality engineers

Procurement professionals

Quality auditors

Sourcing managers

Compliance professionals

Product managers

Course Methodology

Audit simulation

Checklist development

Case studies

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Supplier Audit Programmes
    • Purpose
    • Risk-based selection
    • Audit types
    • Standards
    • Exercise: Audit programme
  2. 2Day 2: Planning Audits
    • Scope
    • Checklists
    • Logistics
    • Remote audits
    • Workshop: Audit checklist
  3. 3Day 3: Conducting Audits
    • Opening meetings
    • Site tours
    • Evidence
    • Interviews
    • Simulation: Supplier audit
  4. 4Day 4: Contract Manufacturing
    • Agreements
    • Quality agreements
    • Oversight
    • Performance monitoring
    • Case study: Contract manufacturer failure
  5. 5Day 5: Corrective Action and Development
    • Findings
    • Corrective actions
    • Follow-up
    • Supplier development
    • Capstone: Supplier audit report

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight course?

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

When is the next Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Istanbul, Cape Town.

Can I take Supplier Audits and Contract Manufacturing Oversight online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 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.

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