This 2-day course will cover managing a supplier for the entire lifecycle of the relationship, beginning with identification and qualification of a supplier and continuing through building a relationship, risk management, ongoing assessment (including auditing) and finally planning for an exit. The course will show attendees how to use risk assessment for ranking suppliers and reducing the number of audits that are necessary to effectively manage suppliers. Strategies for determining whether a supplier will be sole source will be included. Exercises will help attendees develop their own supplier scorecard based on the requirements of their company and develop quality agreements that will ensure clear lines of communication. Attendees will take away strategies for the ongoing monitoring of supplier process performance and for managing nonconforming incidents and changes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of effective supplier management
- Learn about the regulatory requirements for supplier management
- Understand how to develop a strategy for suppliers based on your supply chain
- Be able to analyze the cost of manufacturing vs. purchasing
- Understand how to select a supplier or contract manufacturer
- Understand the basics of building a supplier relationship
- Be able to develop a quality agreement that provides valuable guidance
- Learn how to perform risk assessments on suppliers and how to make decisions based on that assessment
- Learn how to develop a plan for supplier performance monitoring
- Understand how to manage failures and how to work with a supplier for improvement
- Understand the methods of supplier assessment and when to apply each
- Learn techniques for auditing a supplier and for follow-up and closure of the audit
- Learn how to effectively manage supplier exits and the transition to a new supplier
Areas Covered:
- The benefits and components of a supplier management program
- Regulatory requirements for managing suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Strategic decision making for good supplier management
- How to manage risk and reduce the costs associated with having suppliers
- The steps involved in selecting and onboarding a supplier
- Developing good supplier relationships including managing improvement and nonconforming events
- Writing effective and useful quality agreements
- Reviewing supplier performance and making performance-based decisions
- How to perform a desktop assessment and a supplier audit (and when to use each)
- Managing supplier transitions
Who Should Attend:
- Quality Assurance Personnel & Management
- Quality Control Personnel & Management
- Laboratory Supervisors
- Quality Engineers
- Procurement Professionals
- Drug Development Scientists
- Medical Device Development Scientists
- Supply Chain Personnel & Management
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Your registration for the seminar is subject to following terms and conditions. If you need any clarification before registering for this seminar please call us at +1-416-915-4458 or email us at info@webinarcompliance.com
Payment Policy:
Payment is required to be made at least 2 business days prior to the date of the conference. We accept American Express, Visa and MasterCard.
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Substitution Policy:
If a registered delegate is unable to attend, substitutions can be made at any time at the prevailing rate. However, it has to be confirmed a day prior, in writing with proper identification of the substitute person you plan to send on your behalf. No show will be charged the complete amount.
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Written cancellations through email (from the person who has registered for this conference) received at least 10 calendar days prior to the start date of the event will receive a refund – minus a $300 administration fee. No cancellations will be accepted – nor refunds issued – within 10 calendar days before the start date of the event.
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Substitutions may be made at any time. No-shows will be charged the full amount.
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