Introduction

SigmaCubed has developed a robust and objective audit process to evaluate several critical elements of the processes & facilities which comprise commodity storage facility. The audit requires each element to be scored and with the application of process weightings allows the improvements to be measured over several audits & plotted for comparison. Importantly, it also allows all storages to be compared on a level basis.

Elements included in the audit

The elements routinely incorporated into the audit questionaire are as follows:

1. Insurances
2. Site Security & Presentation
3. Construction Of Buildings / Location / Risks
4. Inventory Management
5. Pest Control
6. Weighbridge Facilities
7. Commodity Receipt / Storage
8. Quality Testing / Recording
9. Safety / Training

These elements are based on audit of grain storage facility & the audit process can be tailored to suit other commoditised products such as chemicals. Some example reports are provided below.