Regulatory Surveillance Summary for July 2018
United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) Guidances Use of Electronic Health Record Data in Clinical Investigations: July 2018 US FDA has published a guidance for industry entitled Use of Electronic Health Record Data in Clinical Investigations: Guidance for Industry. The guidance provides recommendations for sponsors, clinical investigators, contract research organizations (CROs), institutional review […]
Steps to Improve Supplier Quality
To uphold the strongest business model possible, companies can implement the Japanese idea of Kaizen, or, the principle of continuous improvement across all areas of a company. But businesses often choose to focus resources on certain areas. In turn, some areas of the business model may be inadvertently neglected. For instance, have you recently examined […]
Why is Supplier Quality Important?
Imagine a customer approaching your store, a big smile on his or her face. The customer greets the doorman with a cheery “Hello!” and they exchange pleasantries. He or she enters the store, looking forward to a fulfilling trip. This person isn’t just another customer; this person is a patron who repeatedly returns to the […]
Supplier Quality Management Best Practices
To remain competitive, continuous improvement is necessary in all areas of a company. Too often, focus is kept on product development and customer service, and Supplier Quality Management is neglected after suppliers have been chosen. However, it is important to recognize the necessity of maintaining consistent standards of quality in all of the company’s current […]
5 Secrets to Superior Supplier Quality Management
We know that supplier quality management includes ensuring that raw materials and supplies arrive on time and meet quality requirements. A great way to achieve business results, and exceed them, is to work with a supplier that understands the care that goes into your business. When you manage supplier quality management effectively, you can surpass […]