In the context of modern worldwide trade in the pharmaceutical industry, significant concerns have arisen, regarding patient safety, as well as ethical doubts due to dependence on external factors. To meet these challenges, supplier qualification has become an essential activity for pharmaceutical companies. Read more about the importance of this fundamental practice for modern pharmaceutical production below, and discover why RC REDOL stands out as a trusted partner with specialised skills to support its clients.
What is Supplier Qualification?
Supplier qualification is a structured and continuous process of evaluating, selecting and monitoring suppliers. It is essential to ensure that suppliers provide products and services that not only fulfil legal and buyer requirements, but also ensure quality and safety. In addition, supplier qualification promotes production compliance, identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the supply chain, and contributes to the success of continuous development programmes.
Why is Supplier Qualification Crucial?
Compliance and Safety
- Only properly qualified suppliers can guarantee that final products are of high quality and safe for use.
Continuous Improvement
- Qualification is also a strategic tool that facilitates the development of long-term partnerships and improves supplier performance.
Competitive advantage
- Companies that invest in supplier qualification not only fulfil regulatory requirements, but also gain an advantage in the market thanks to higher quality standards.
Phases of the Qualification Process
The supplier qualification process is divided into three main phases:
Acquisition (Selection):
- Includes defining requirements, such as technical specifications, regulatory requirements and purchasing criteria.
Qualification (Approval):
- Involves analysing supplier information/documentation, assessing regulatory certificates, samples and audits, where applicable.
Requalification (Monitoring):
- Continuously checks that suppliers maintain the required quality standards over time.
Methods Applied in Supplier Qualification
Supplier Monitoring:
- Analyses suppliers’ quality/HSE systems and performance.
- Identifies suppliers that need support to improve.
- Determines the level of control required for the acceptance of materials.
Supplier Evaluation:
- Ranks suppliers based on a broad set of criteria including historical performance and quality systems.
Why Choose RC REDOL?
Qualifying suppliers is a technically demanding process that requires specialised and experienced human resources. RC REDOL offers a comprehensive service, guaranteeing detailed and impartial assessments of supplier performance, consistency and reliability, as only professional and rigorous supplier qualification management can ensure that your supply chain contributes to your company’s success.
Don’t leave such an important process in the hands of unprepared teams. Trust RC REDOL to guarantee the excellence of your supply chain. Get in touch and find out how we can help.
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