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This course is designed to provide a concrete and practical understanding of the fundamental aspects that should be implemented in supplier audits, with a particular focus on the following content. 1. Understanding the Importance of Preparation One of the objectives of a supplier audit is to verify whether the terms of the contract and commitments between the external provider and the organization are being adhered to. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm in advance what kind of contract it is and whether there are any commitments. Additionally, to identify issues that need improvement within a limited timeframe, it is important to formulate hypotheses about which products or processes may have problems based on information regarding the current quality status of the external provider, and where the causes might lie. You will learn about the preparations that should be conducted prior to such an audit. 2. Specific Points to Focus on During Supplier Audits In supplier audits, it is required to confirm the process management and quality assurance system to ensure that the products requested from the external provider are manufactured to the required quality, and to identify issues that need improvement. To identify such issues, we will provide a concrete explanation of the points to focus on during the audit, following items such as the ones listed below.