Conference Description:

This training program will provide participants with a working knowledge of supplier audits. The why, when, who, how, and what of conducting a supplier audit will be reviewed to ensure that your supplier can meet all your expectations. When contemplating the use of a supplier you would normally have many requirements and expectations that must be met. These include technical, regulatory, quality, responsiveness, location, readiness, and those less defined but critical. One of the tools at your disposal to verify the supplier’s acceptability is to audit the operation.

Areas Covered in the Session :

>. Why audit your supplier?
>. Who will audit your supplier?
>. When will you audit your supplier?
>. What will you audit?
>. How will you conduct the audit?
>. How to prepare a pre-audit questionnaire
>. Areas to be audited and using check lists
>. How to conduct effective close out meetings
>. The advantages and disadvantages of using numerical audit scores

Who Will Benefit:

>. QA staff and management
>. Supply chain representatives
>. Regulatory affairs staff and management
>. Compliance auditors