Audit & Assurance

Operational Audit

Review of efficiency and effectiveness of operations: production, purchase, stores, logistics and maintenance.

An operational audit asks whether operations deliver the intended result at a reasonable cost. It focuses on throughput, waste, turnaround times and the controls around them.

Scope of service

  • Production planning and capacity use
  • Stores and material handling
  • Maintenance and downtime
  • Logistics and dispatch
  • Key performance indicators

Regulatory framework

  • Management audit and operational audit practice
  • Industry benchmarks where available

Typical professional activities

  1. Observation and data analysis
  2. Benchmarking
  3. Improvement recommendations with estimated impact

Applicable industries

Relevant articles and resources

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