Learn how to optimize your supplier qualification process while significantly lowering both risk and the total cost of quality. This session examines the true cost of conducting supplier audits and presents practical, proven strategies to reduce it without compromising compliance or patient safety. You will discover the most commonly overlooked audit findings that create hidden compliance and safety risks, along with effective ways to identify and prevent them. The session also evaluates the substantial risks and inefficiencies of traditional manual supplier qualification programs and explores smarter, more efficient alternatives.