What’s Included:
- Presentation Slides
- 10 hours of Continuing Education Certificate of Completion
- Case Studies
- Templates (Scorecards, Agreements)
- Real-World Examples
- Interactive Q&A & Best Practices
Suppliers and contract manufacturers play a critical role in product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply chain reliability.
Poor supplier oversight can lead to quality failures, audit findings, supply disruptions, and increased costs.
This training provides a practical, lifecycle-based approach to supplier management - from qualification and risk assessment to performance monitoring, auditing, and supplier transitions.
By attending this training, you will be able to:
- Qualify and select suppliers and contract manufacturers effectively
- Develop strong supplier quality agreements
- Apply risk-based approaches to supplier management
- Monitor supplier performance and manage nonconforming events
- Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance
- Manage supplier changes, failures, and transitions
Why this training is important:
- Poor supplier management can lead to quality issues, recalls, and regulatory findings
- Regulatory agencies expect strong supplier oversight and documentation
- Many organizations struggle with supplier qualification, auditing, and performance monitoring
Business impact of poor supplier management:
- Increased cost of poor quality
- Production delays and supply disruptions
- Regulatory findings and compliance risks
You will build during this training:
- Supplier qualification framework
- Risk assessment model
- Supplier scorecard
- Quality agreement structure
Course Content
Day 1: Strategy, Risk & Supplier Qualification
Course Provider
Ms Kelly Thomas,
Vice President ,
Stallergenes GreerMs. Thomas has over two decades of cGMP hands-on industry experience in both pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing operations. Her experience covers all Quality Systems; as well as, all areas of validation; including, process/product validation, facilities validation, CSV and 21 CFR Part 11, test method validation, equipment/automated processes and cleaning validation.
Utilizing strategic thinking, risk based approaches, and Lean principles, she has demonstrated success in steering and managing complex projects within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in supply chain management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing. Specifically, the following individuals will benefit:
- Supply Chain Managers - Learn how to effectively manage and evaluate suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure quality and compliance.
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control Professionals - Gain the skills to ensure supplier and contract manufacturer adherence to standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Affairs Managers - Understand how to navigate the regulatory landscape when working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Procurement Managers - Improve your approach to sourcing, supplier relationships, and ensuring contractual terms align with quality standards and regulations.
- Contract Manufacturing Coordinators - Learn to oversee and audit contract manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Operations Managers - Understand how to optimize processes and prevent disruptions in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
- Product Development Teams - Gain insights into the importance of managing suppliers and contract manufacturers during the product development phase.
- Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - If you’re growing a business that relies on external suppliers and manufacturers, this course will help you navigate essential partnerships.
- Compliance Auditors - Learn how to audit and ensure compliance within the supply chain and contract manufacturing agreements.
This course is a must for anyone looking to strengthen supplier relationships, enhance contract manufacturer oversight, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
