Supplier Quality Management Workshop

What will you gain with this training?

  • Master Supplier Selection & Evaluation: Learn best practices for identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers.
  • Develop Robust Supplier Relationships: Build strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers based on trust, communication, and mutual benefit.
  • Implement Effective Quality Controls: Establish and implement robust quality control measures throughout the supply chain.
  • Address Quality Issues Proactively: Develop and implement effective strategies for identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues with suppliers.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Minimize Supply Chain Risk: Identify and mitigate potential risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and financial instability.
  • Leverage Data for Decision Making: Utilize data analysis to track supplier performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding supplier selection and management.

Who should attend?

  • Quality Engineers/Managers: Those responsible for ensuring product and process quality within their organization.
  • Procurement/Purchasing Professionals: Individuals involved in sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers.
  • Supply Chain Managers: Those responsible for managing the flow of goods and services throughout the supply chain.
  • Manufacturing Engineers: Ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components.
  • Project Managers: Overseeing projects that involve the use of supplier-provided goods or services.

Supplier Quality Management Workshop

Level: Workshop

Duration: 1 day

Available: Online / On-Site Workshop

From £680 + VAT
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Do you expect boring training with lots of talking?

No way! We have games and funny sketchnotes.

No more boring lectures! This training is dynamic and immersive, with a strong focus on practical skills, featuring:

  • Clear and practical insights: We break down Supplier Quality Management with simple explanations and real-life examples to help you understand the standard inside-out.
  • Hands-on activities: Unlike typical theory-heavy courses, this workshop emphasizes learning by doing. You’ll engage in practical exercises and group activities, applying requirement concepts to realistic audit scenarios.
  • Open Q&A sessions: Bring your toughest questions and get personalized advice from experienced trainers.
  • Interactive case studies: Tackle real-world audit challenges in a collaborative environment, ensuring that you leave the workshop with actionable skills you can implement immediately.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have mastered:

  • Supplier Selection & Evaluation
  • Developing Robust Supplier Relationships
  • Implementation of Effective Quality Controls
  • Addressing Quality Issues Proactively
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • How to minimize Supply Chain Risk
  • Data for Decision Making

Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your SQM skills and lead your organization to success through practical, hands-on learning!

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You Will Learn

Establish a Robust Supplier Management System:

  • Develop and implement effective processes for supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and quality requirements for suppliers.
  • Develop and implement supplier agreements and contracts that address quality requirements.

Conduct Comprehensive Supplier Assessments:

  • Learn various assessment methods, including supplier audits (on-site and off-site), surveys, and performance evaluations.
  • Develop and utilize assessment checklists and scoring systems.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify areas for improvement.

Build Strong Supplier Relationships:

  • Foster open communication and collaboration with suppliers.
  • Develop partnerships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Implement supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities.

Implement Effective Quality Control Measures:

  • Establish and implement incoming inspection procedures.
  • Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor supplier performance.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.

Address and Resolve Quality Issues:

  • Develop and implement effective root cause analysis techniques to identify the root cause of quality problems.
  • Conduct effective problem-solving meetings with suppliers to address and resolve issues.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of quality problems.

Manage Supply Chain Risk:

  • Identify and assess potential supply chain risks, such as disruptions, natural disasters, and geopolitical events.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure business continuity in the event of supply chain disruptions.

Leverage Data for Decision Making:

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data on supplier performance.
  • Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supplier quality and identify areas for improvement.
  • Use data to make informed decisions regarding supplier selection, development, and management.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Implement continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance the supplier quality management system.
  • Regularly review and update supplier performance metrics and quality requirements.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain.

This comprehensive workshop will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to build a robust and effective supplier quality management system that enhances product quality, reduces costs, strengthens your supply chain, and improves overall business performance.

About Katarzyna: A great auditor with extensive knowledge and vast experience that he can use in practice.

Elzbieta Olszewska

Lead Auditor, BSI

The period I worked together with Katarzyna for Helvoet and Partner was really a pleasure. She is an open minded and driven Plant Manager and also driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. She is extremely professional in supporting her customers, hard working and striving for results and win-win situations.

Johan Hye

Quality Manager, Helvoet

I've recently completed an ISO 9001 training course specifically designed for quality managers. The course was incredibly insightful and provided me with a deeper understanding of the standard's requirements and best practices.

One of the most valuable aspects of the training was the focus on practical application. The course also helped me to develop a strong understanding of the risk-based thinking approach that underpins ISO 9001.

I would highly recommend this course to any quality manager looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. The training has already had a positive impact on my role, and I'm confident that it will continue to benefit me in the future.

Patricia Johnson

Quality Manager, MoldTekton

Okay, so, mentoring programs about quality in design and dev, are seriously game-changing. You're not just memorizing stuff; you're actually doing it, learning the real-world quality hacks, problem-solving like a pro, and figuring out how to avoid epic fails before they happen. Contact with mentors from the first moment is natural and empathetic.

Rachel Richardson

Engineering Student

These mentors aren't just textbooks; they're your network, your connection to internships, jobs, the whole shebang. They get you, they guide you, and they help you figure out what you're even good at. Honestly, it's the ultimate career boost.

Marianna Mikulska

Biotechnology Student

I recently completed an ISO 9001 internal auditors training course together with 3-months mentoring program, and it was a total game-changer for my career. Not only did I learn the ins and outs of the standard, but I also got hands-on experience and personalized guidance from a experienced auditor.

The training was informative, covering everything from the basics of ISO 9001 to advanced auditing techniques. I especially appreciated the focus on practical application, as it helped me understand how to use the standard in real-world situations.

The mentoring aspect was the real icing on the cake. My mentor was knowledgeable and supportive.

Earl Hamilton

Quality Engineer, PolyChromatic Dynamics

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Date, Language, Location

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Date Language Location
22 January 2025 English Birmingham, UK
12 February 2025 English Online
31 March 2025 Polish Online
09 June 2025 Polish Cracow, Poland

 

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