Warehouse Audit for operations that meet every standard.
Independent audit of warehouse operations — covering stock management, documentation controls, storage conditions, compliance, and operational risk — for manufacturers, traders, 3PLs, and WDRA-registered warehouses.
Contact UsA warehouse is far more than a storage facility. For businesses using inventory as bank collateral, the warehouse is the physical manifestation of their borrowing base. For manufacturers and traders, it is the control point for inventory movement, loss, and shrinkage. For logistics and 3PL businesses, it is the core service delivery environment. In each case, the warehouse audit provides the independent assurance that the operation is managed as represented.
NDS Advisors conducts warehouse audits that go beyond a simple stock count. We review operational documentation — goods received notes, delivery orders, stock movement records, and security logs — assess storage conditions and compliance with storage norms for the relevant product category, verify pest control and handling procedures, and evaluate the internal controls operating within the warehouse.
Our warehouse audit services cover FMCG, pharmaceutical, agri-commodity, chemical, and general merchandise warehouses — including third-party logistics providers, cold chain facilities, and WDRA-registered warehouses where compliance with Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority norms is required.
Our Warehouse Audit Services
Warehouse Operational Audit
Comprehensive audit of warehouse operations — documentation, stock management, material movement controls, security, and housekeeping.
Goods Receipt & Dispatch Verification
Verification of goods received notes, delivery orders, vehicle logs, and gate records — confirming that physical movements match documentation.
Storage Condition Assessment
Assessment of storage conditions against the requirements of the stored product category — temperature, humidity, ventilation, pest control, and stacking norms.
WDRA Compliance Audit
Compliance audit for warehouses registered with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority — covering licensing conditions, record-keeping, and operational norms.
3PL Warehouse Audit
Audit of third-party logistics providers on behalf of their clients — confirming that inventory is managed, stored, and reported in accordance with the client's requirements.
Cold Chain Audit
Audit of temperature-controlled warehousing and cold chain operations — for pharmaceutical, food, and other temperature-sensitive product categories.
Warehouse Fraud Investigation
Investigation of suspected fraud in warehouse operations — including fictitious receipts, short deliveries, collusion with transporters, and diversion of stock.
Internal Controls Review
Review of the internal control environment within the warehouse — approval workflows, segregation of duties, access controls, and CCTV utilisation.
Our Process
Scope & Background Review
Review of the warehouse's operations, product categories, applicable regulatory requirements, and prior audit findings to define the scope.
Documentation Review
Examination of goods received notes, delivery orders, stock movement registers, pest control logs, security records, and vehicle gate passes for the audit period.
Physical Verification
Physical inspection of stored stock — confirming quantities, storage conditions, product condition, and consistency with documentation.
Controls Assessment
Assessment of warehouse internal controls — staff segregation, CCTV coverage, visitor access logs, key control, and supervisory oversight.
Report & Recommendations
Comprehensive warehouse audit report with findings, compliance observations, control gap recommendations, and ratings by audit area.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Audit your warehouse before your lender or regulator does.
Talk to our team about warehouse audit, WDRA compliance, 3PL verification, and stock management controls for your operations.
