Minimizing Supplier Risk - Do's & Don'ts: Expert Training from an Industry Pro
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: John Avellanet
FDA officials are increasing their scrutiny of how firms control their supply chain – from contract manufacturers, contract research organizations, material suppliers and even professional services. To avoid costly shutdowns, product seizures, and warning letters, companies need to minimize their risks from sloppy suppliers and noncompliant vendors.
Building, maintaining, and overseeing a supplier monitoring program has never been more challenging and is getting more difficult all the time. Yet you can master it with training by an expert.
This webinar will show you how to put in place a risk-based supplier monitoring program, align controls with your business strategies and capabilities, and reduce your risk of product liability lawsuits and failed inspections.
You Will Learn
- What is – and is NOT – working when it comes to overseeing suppliers
- Key tactics to share the compliance and quality system burdens
- The hidden dangers in how suppliers manage your required records
- What the inspector will look for when it comes to your oversight of suppliers
- Specific regulatory harmonization guidelines you can put to work today
- How to develop a documented, repeatable risk evaluation matrix for suppliers that meets FDA expectations and aligns business capabilities
- How to translate supplier risk evaluations into practical controls
Who Should Attend
- CEOs, Presidents, Vice Presidents, directors, and senior managers of pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology and device startup management teams
- Contract manufacturers, research organizations, and distributors responsible for supply chain quality
- Executives in R&D, preclinical, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and quality management
- Supply chain and purchasing professionals
Attendee Bonus
Mr. Avellanet will give to each participant a four-month trial subscription to his private newsletter for his clients, SmarterCompliance, full of quality system tips and regulatory intelligence.
What is a webinar?
A webinar is a live Internet based seminar. Webinars are a way for participants in many different locations to see and hear a presentation and view PowerPoint slides. You can also have your colleagues attend the webinar using one connection.
What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone.You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
CDs of each program will be available for sale and can be shared with your business associates.
Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
The PowerPoint slides will be available on the materials page link in the confirmation email that will be sent to you no later than the morning of the day a webinar is presented.
How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.