Executive Development Programme in Supplier Quality Assurance Practices: Efficiency Redefined

• Supplier Quality Assurance Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of supplier quality assurance, its importance, and the role of an executive in the process. • Quality Management Systems: Overview of quality management systems, including ISO 9001, and how they can be implemented in supplier quality assurance. • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks in the supply chain, including supplier selection, evaluation, and monitoring. • Supplier Audits: Conducting effective supplier audits, including the preparation, execution, and follow-up process. • Quality Tools: Utilizing quality tools, such as statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and root cause analysis, in supplier quality assurance. • Supplier Performance Metrics: Establishing and tracking supplier performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, quality defect rate, and cost savings. • Contract Management: Managing contracts with suppliers, including contract negotiation, execution, and administration. • Commodity Management: Implementing commodity management strategies to reduce costs, improve quality, and mitigate risks. • Change Management: Managing changes in the supply chain, including change requests, approvals, and implementation. • Continuous Improvement: Implementing continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Lean, in supplier quality assurance.