Supplier Management and Quality Audits has been the primary focus of our past discussions presented in parts 1, 2 and 3.  The key points covered in each of these parts are as following. Supplier Chain Management & Quality Audits, Part 1: The importance of conducting supplier quality audits Which suppliers should be audited The potential impact that poor supplier performance can have on customer satisfaction. The Purchaser’s duty to control outsourced processes and ensure requirements