Building a Supplier Management System with Continuous Monitoring
Pharmaceutical company with a large number of suppliers and service providers subject to qualification requirements
Building a risk-based supplier management system for a pharmaceutical company, including classification and qualification of suppliers.
The challenge
The situation
Pharmaceutical companies are served by a large number of suppliers that must be qualified for use. A system was lacking that captures suppliers and service providers, classifies them on a risk basis, and continuously monitors them through both initial and routine measures.
Our approach
What we delivered
Comprehensive listing of all suppliers and service providers as the basis for assessment
FMEA execution to assess the criticality of suppliers
Definition of qualification measures, both initial and routine
Conducting audits, reviews, and checklists for ongoing monitoring
The outcome
Results & impact
Simplified Classification
Clearer supplier classification and material allocation as the basis for targeted measures
Established Standards
Supplier qualification standards established within the company and made applicable
Transparent Control
Transparent control of supplier performance and mitigation of risks
In summary
A sustainable supplier qualification system was created for the continuous qualification and onboarding of suppliers.
Related expertise
Supplier Development & Qualification →
Risk-based qualification and development of suppliers
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) →
GMP-compliant assessment and monitoring of the supply chain
Optimizing Supply Chain Management →
Structured management of suppliers and service providers
Risk Management →
FMEA-based criticality assessment as the basis for qualification
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Sources
- https://theentourage.de/case-study/lieferantenmanagementsystem-pharma/ (live case study, accessed 2026-06-14)
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