Supplier Evaluation and Controls
Presented by:
The New England Discussion Group of the ASQ - Biomedical Division.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM;
Registration begins at 7:30 AM.
Sheraton Needham (MA), Exit 19A off Route 128 (I-95)
Explore and examine the tools and techniques
for qualifying and managing suppliers.
This full day seminar explores and examines the various tools one can use to qualify and manage suppliers. Topics will include a review and discussion of the GHTF Draft Document concerning the “Control of Products and Services Obtained from Suppliers”; Setting up an Approved Supplier System; Managing Outsourced Processes; Risk Based Supplier Auditing; Supplier Agreements, and more…
In addition to formal presentations, an open discussion on recent experiences with FDA and ISO inspections will be led by NEDG Chair Beth Kelly.
Participants will receive a certificate indicating RUs for a course in Supplier Evaluation and Control.
Some of the scheduled presenters will be:
o Kim Trautman, Quality Systems Expert, FDA-CDRH invited (via phone)
o David Rothkopf, Medicept Inc.
o Debbie Iampietro, QRC Associates
o Jim Shore, Boston Scientific
o Pam Papineau, Delphi Medical Device Consulting
Cost per person, including lunch and handout materials, is $250;
Registration is limited. Register early!