Course description

Supply Chain Audit and Risk Management is designed to help professionals systematically assess supply chain operations and proactively manage risks. The course begins with core principles of supply chain auditing, including internal controls, compliance standards, and audit methodologies tailored for procurement, logistics, inventory, and vendor management.

It then dives into supply chain risk management, exploring common sources of risk such as supplier failure, fraud, geopolitical disruptions, and environmental crises. Learners are taught how to conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and implement controls that support business continuity.

Real-world audit cases, risk mapping tools, and checklists are used to teach learners how to conduct audits, report findings, and initiate corrective actions. This course is especially useful for procurement officers, compliance specialists, and supply chain managers looking to build transparent and resilient supply chain systems.

What will i learn?

  • 1. Understand the role of auditing in supply chain governance and performance.
  • 2. Identify supply chain risks and assess their impact.
  • 3. Conduct process-based audits in procurement, inventory, and logistics.
  • 4. Develop audit reports and recommend corrective actions.
  • 5. Build and implement risk mitigation strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

  • • Minimum KCSE mean grade of C+
  • • C (plain) or higher in Business Studies or Mathematics
  • • No prior experience in audit or risk management is required.

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Yes, the course introduces foundational concepts before advancing to specialized supply chain auditing and risk practices.

Yes, you’ll learn how to design, execute, and report on audits, as well as how to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

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