Supplier Qualification in Regulated Industries

This webinar focuses on ensuring supplier quality and compliance in FDA-regulated industries, covering audits, risk-based qualification processes, real-time monitoring strategies, and best practices for supplier relationship management.
  • Wednesday
  • June
  • 04
  • 2025
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 90 Minutes
IMG Meredith Crabtree
Webinar Id: 61086
Live
Session
$119.00
Single Attendee
$249.00
Group Attendees
Recorded
Session
$159.00
Single Attendee
$359.00
Group Attendees
Combo
Live+Recorded
$249.00
Single Attendee
$549.00
Group Attendees

Overview:

In today’s complex global landscape, ensuring the quality and compliance of suppliers is more critical than ever, especially in FDA-regulated industries. The recent disruptions in global supply chains have underscored the importance of robust supplier quality management programs. 

This webinar will provide insights into comprehensive supplier audits, risk-based qualification processes, and effective real-time monitoring strategies to prevent quality issues and regulatory violations. 

Participants will learn best practices for assessing supplier capabilities, conducting ongoing performance evaluations, and implementing remote auditing strategies tailored to various regulatory environments. By focusing on these key areas, attendees will be better equipped to manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance in an increasingly challenging market

Why you should Attend:

Attending this training will equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their supplier qualification and management processes. Participants will gain insights into industry best practices and practical strategies for mitigating risks associated with supplier quality. By understanding how to effectively audit and monitor suppliers, attendees can prevent costly compliance issues and enhance product quality. 

Furthermore, the training will address the unique challenges posed by diverse regulatory standards in different regions, enabling professionals to adapt their strategies accordingly. Ultimately, this webinar will empower organizations to build stronger, more reliable supply chains, ensuring that their products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Introduction to Supplier Quality Management:
    • Overview of the significance of supplier quality in regulated industries
    • Current trends and challenges in global supply chains
  • Risk-Based Supplier Qualification:
    • Framework for assessing supplier risks.
    • Criteria for classifying suppliers based on risk levels
  • Comprehensive Supplier Audits:
    • Planning and conducting effective supplier audits
    • Key elements of audit checklists and documentation practices
  • Real-Time Supplier Performance Monitoring:
    • Tools and techniques for continuous monitoring of supplier performance
    • Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track
  • Remote Auditing Strategies:
    • Best practices for conducting remote audits, including technology use
    • Ensuring compliance and quality assurance in virtual environments
  • Navigating Regulatory Standards:
    • Overview of varying regulatory requirements across regions
    • Strategies for ensuring compliance in diverse regulatory landscapes
  • Building Strong Supplier Relationships:
    • Approaches for fostering collaboration and communication with suppliers
    • Techniques for addressing issues and promoting a culture of quality

Who Will Benefit:

  • Quality Assurance (QA) Managers
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Supplier Quality Engineers
  • Procurement Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Vendor Relationship Managers
  • Auditors (Internal/External)
  • Manufacturing Operations Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals

Speaker Profile

Meredith L. Crabtree has over 30 years’ experience in regulated industries, ranging from Blood, Plasma, Tissue, Laboratory, Pharma, Medical Device, Cosmetics, Supplements, and Animal Health. This includes manufacturing, packaging, labelling and distribution operations. Meredith is the owner of MLKC Consulting is s a Quality Consultant specializing in product label reviews, 3rd party inspections, Consent Decree and Recall support. She also performs regulatory assessments and Quality trainings.