GMP Supplier Management

Supplier management is a critical quality activity in the life sciences industry because products and services provided by suppliers can directly affect quality, compliance, continuity of supply, and patient safety. This course introduces the supplier management lifecycle and explains how a risk-based approach supports supplier qualification, oversight, and long-term supplier relationships.
You will gain a structured understanding of the different stages of supplier management, from preselection and selection through qualification, assurance, and exit or delisting. The course also explains the role of risk classification, documentation, supplier performance evaluation, and Quality Assurance in maintaining a compliant and reliable supply chain.
    ●  The course focuses on key aspects of supplier management in practice, including:
    ●  The supplier management lifecycle and its main stages
    ●  Risk-based supplier classification and documentation requirements
    ●  Supplier qualification, approval, and performance evaluation
    ●  Assurance activities, supplier changes, and delisting decisions
Through structured explanations and practical examples, this course helps learners understand how supplier qualification and ongoing management support product quality and supply chain reliability. It is best suited to professionals involved in supplier-related processes in the life sciences industry, especially those working in Quality Assurance, procurement, or operational support functions.