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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Supplier And Contract Manufacturer Management Course: Enhance Your Skills in Effectively Managing Supplier Relationships Throughout Their Lifecycle (ONLINE EVENT: September 24-25, 2025)
Enhance your skills in supplier relationship management with our comprehensive course. Covering everything from supplier identification to risk management and exit planning, this training offers insights into ranking suppliers, creating customized scorecards, and developing quality agreements. Join our interactive sessions and walk away with tools for ongoing performance monitoring and nonconformance management. Dublin, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Supplier And Contract Manufacturer Management Course" training has been added to offering. This comprehensive supplier management course is designed to enhance your skills in effectively managing supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle. From supplier identification and qualification to building strong relationships, risk management, continuous assessment, and exit planning, this course covers it all. Learn how to leverage risk assessment techniques to rank suppliers and minimize the need for extensive audits. Gain valuable insights into determining whether a supplier is suitable for sole sourcing. Engage in practical exercises to create your own customized supplier scorecard tailored to your company's requirements and develop quality agreements that promote clear communication. Walk away equipped with strategies for ongoing supplier process performance monitoring and efficient management of nonconforming incidents and changes. Learning Objective Understand the benefits of effective supplier management. Learn about the regulatory requirements for supplier management. Understand how to develop a strategy for suppliers based on your supply chain Be able to analyse the cost of manufacturing vs. purchasing. Understand how to select a supplier or contract manufacturer. Understand the basics of building a supplier relationship. Be able to develop a quality agreement that provides valuable guidance. Learn how to perform risk assessments on suppliers and how to make decisions based on that assessment. Learn how to develop a plan for supplier performance monitoring. Understand how to manage failures and how to work with a supplier for improvement. Understand the methods of supplier assessment and when to apply each. Learn techniques for auditing a supplier and for follow-up and closure of the audit. Learn how to effectively manage supplier exits and the transition to a new supplier. This live training seminar includes the following for each registered attendee: A copy of the presentation slides A certificate of training for attendee training records 10 hrs of Instructor led interactive virtual session Live. Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for professionals involved in supply chain management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing. Specifically, the following individuals will benefit: Supply Chain Managers - Learn how to effectively manage and evaluate suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure quality and compliance. Quality Assurance & Quality Control Professionals - Gain the skills to ensure supplier and contract manufacturer adherence to standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements. Regulatory Affairs Managers - Understand how to navigate the regulatory landscape when working with suppliers and contract manufacturers. Procurement Managers - Improve your approach to sourcing, supplier relationships, and ensuring contractual terms align with quality standards and regulations. Contract Manufacturing Coordinators - Learn to oversee and audit contract manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Operations Managers - Understand how to optimize processes and prevent disruptions in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Product Development Teams - Gain insights into the importance of managing suppliers and contract manufacturers during the product development phase. Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - If you're growing a business that relies on external suppliers and manufacturers, this course will help you navigate essential partnerships. Compliance Auditors - Learn how to audit and ensure compliance within the supply chain and contract manufacturing agreements. Key Topics Covered: DAY 1 Session 1: Objectives The Benefits of Effective Supplier Management Case studies discussion Key Components of a Supplier Management Program Introduction and Objectives for the course What are your expectations Understanding Regulatory Requirements and Standards for Supplier and Contract Manufacturer (CM) Management: United States Food and Drug Association (FDA) regulations and guidances European Union (EU) directives and guidelines International Standardization Association (ISO) standards Examples of regulatory findings Session 2: The Cost of Poor Quality from Suppliers and CMs: How to speak management's language Strategic Management of Suppliers: Developing a strategic plan based on your company and environment To Purchase or to Manufacture In-house? How to handle a make/buy decision Includes break Session 3: Risk Management - A Lifecycle Approach: Template for a risk assessment Supplier qualification: Selecting a Supplier or Contract Manufacturer Obtaining information on suppliers Tools for making the selection How to use your strategic plan to make decisions When to use a sole source supplier Daily Wrap-up and Discussion DAY 2 Session 4: Supplier qualification: Building a Relationship with a Supplier or Contract Manufacturer Making your Supplier Quality Agreement a Great Resource: Quality Agreement Template Development of a Quality Agreement Using your Quality Agreement Session 5: Monitoring Your Supplier's Performance to Reduce Risks and Costs: Template for a supplier scorecard Managing nonconforming events Partnering with a Supplier or CM for Improvement: Tools for improvement Session 6: Supplier Assessments: Desktop assessments Supplier audits Handling Supplier Transitions Seminar Closeout Speakers: Kelly Thomas Vice President Stallergenes Greer Ms. Thomas has over two decades of cGMP hands-on industry experience in both pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing operations. Her experience covers all Quality Systems; as well as, all areas of validation; including, process/product validation, facilities validation, CSV and 21 CFR Part 11, test method validation, equipment/automated processes and cleaning validation. Utilizing strategic thinking, risk based approaches, and Lean principles, she has demonstrated success in steering and managing complex projects within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. For more information about this training visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
McCormick Software Streamlines Supplier Relationship Management for Construction Estimators
CHANDLER, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / McCormick, the premier MEP construction estimating and takeoff software and a part of the Foundation Software product portfolio, offers specialized supplier management tools for construction companies looking to navigate material price volatility and supply chain disruptions. Construction materials typically make up 40-60% of the total cost of a project, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This highlights why effective supplier relationship management has become a critical success factor for today's contractors. McCormick now delivers comprehensive digital tools that transform how estimators engage with suppliers. Mcormick's platform enables data-driven decision-making by seamlessly integrating supplier management throughout the estimating workflow. Users can perform one-click price comparisons between preferred vendors, generate automated material quantity takeoffs and maintain digital cost tracking - all within a unified system. Beyond basic pricing considerations, McCormick helps estimators evaluate suppliers based on quality, consistency, delivery capabilities and communication effectiveness. This holistic approach ensures that contractors can build lasting partnerships with reliable vendors while maintaining competitive project bids. Key benefits of using McCormick for supplier relationship management include: Want to learn more about building strong relationships with construction material suppliers? Check out our full article on " Building Strong Relationships with Construction Material Suppliers " for more detailed guidance and insights. McCormick McCormick has provided leading estimating and takeoff solutions for the electrical, plumbing and mechanical fields since 1979. With built-in takeoff, trade-specific databases and dynamic supplier pricing, thousands of estimators across both the US and Canada are increasing their bid to win ratio daily. To learn more, visit Contact InformationTracie Kuczkowski Vice President of Marketing (800) 811 5926 x 7933Samantha Illius Marketing Relations Coordinator (800) 811‑5926 x 4823 SOURCE: McCormick Systems press release
