Supplier Management 2022 - 2-Day Virtual Seminar on Supplier and Contract Manufacturer Management

Understanding Regulatory Requirements and Standards for Supplier and Contract Manufacturer (CM) Management:
– United States Food and Drug Association (FDA) regulations and guidances
European Union (EU) directives and guidelines
– International Standardization Association (ISO) standards
– Examples of regulatory findings
The Cost of Poor Quality from Suppliers and CMs:
– How to speak management’s language
Strategic Management of Suppliers:
– Developing a strategic plan based on your company and environment
– To Purchase or to Manufacture In-house?
– How to handle a make/buy decision
Supplier qualification:
– Selecting a Supplier or Contract Manufacturer
– Obtaining information on suppliers
– Tools for making the selection
– How to use your strategic plan to make decisions
– When to use a sole source supplier