Supply Chain

Points to be Considered for Pharmaceutical Supplier Validation

Points to be Considered for Pharmaceutical Supplier Validation

Supplier validation or verification, also known as vendor validation, is the process of confirming that a supplier/vendor of your company agree to contract with continuous quality supply maintaining GMP and GDP.     Global sourcing and supply of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished medicinal products, from source to end customer, MUST have robust systems…

IPEC Federation Position Paper on Supply Chain Security

IPEC Federation Position Paper on Supply Chain Security

Latest fatal incidents with contaminated medicinal syrup during 2022/2023.    The presence of numerous cases that have caused several hundred deaths due to the use of excipients of inappropriate quality in pharmaceutical formulations continues to be a global concern.    Some new cases of contaminated medicinal syrups occurred during 2022 and 2023 resulting in more…

How to Perform a Supplier Qualification Audit?

How to Perform a Supplier Qualification Audit?

Companies selling medical devices or pharmaceuticals are required by applicable regulations and standards to monitor the quality of the raw materials, components, and services that go into their products.   For this reason, it is crucial that manufacturers have systems in place to ensure that purchases meet acceptable quality requirements. One essential and prevailing tool…

Supplier Qualification in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supplier Qualification in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supplier qualification is a process in which the organization assesses its suppliers regarding their licenses, authorizations, and compliance with regulatory requirements for the distribution of drug products. The organization should establish a written procedure for how suppliers are selected and evaluated, including the criteria for qualification and the period for requalification on a risk-based approach….

Supplier Qualification and Management Guideline | APIC

Supplier Qualification and Management Guideline | APIC

Manufacture of Medicinal Products and the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) used as starting materials in the production of these products is subject to strict good manufacturing practice regulations that are designed to ensure their quality, safety and efficacy.   This ensures that patients worldwide and at any time can have confidence in the quality, safety…

Supply Chain Planning in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply Chain Planning in Pharmaceutical Industry

Supply chain planning has become a priority for most of the pharmaceutical companies. However, it is difficult to map which capabilities are required to solve specific supply chain planning challenges.    There are many reasons for such difficulties, including but not limited to long lead times, capacity constraints, various operating models, multiple regulatory requirements etc….

Key Steps and Considerations for Supplier Qualification

Key Steps and Considerations for Supplier Qualification

Supplier qualification is a critical process for pharmaceutical companies to ensure the quality and reliability of the materials, components, and services provided by their suppliers. Here are some key steps and considerations for approaching supplier qualification:   1. Define Supplier Requirements:  Start by clearly defining the specific requirements for suppliers based on the type of…