I have been doing the audits mentioned for about 4 years, having been one of the original auditors on this program. Yes, there is a learning curve. Yes it takes time to streamline your process. My 1st job took 10 hours over 2 days. Each consecutive one I learneda new to help me. Now I can do most stores in 5-5.5 hours...and I am a disabled person who must stop and sit for a few every 15-20 minutes. Be patient, look for ways that cut your steps, your time, your energy whie still doing quality work. As example, I will arrange the planograms so as to not crisscross store. Same with adset.. I overlap tasks in same areas of store. Etc.. So much has changed since this program started! I started with 100 page manual with ambiguous wording, no forums or monthly calls and no one else that had a clue! Take advantage of the resources! Bope this helps!