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Don’t miss out on this exciting educational opportunity to learn more about purchasing controls —- one of the leading issues that medical device manufacturers are confronting now and in the future!
To address the industry’s need for further education on how to create a robust purchasing control system that complies with FDA’s Quality System regulation, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is pleased to announce a new two-hour webinar, Purchasing Controls: Best Practices in a Regulated Environment, on May 6, 2008 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
A growing trend in the medical device industry is global sourcing using strategic initiatives and centralized purchasing. The increased use of outside suppliers and consultants places greater significance on the contractual relationships between manufacturers and their vendors. Due to a changing industry it is very critical that companies understand how the purchasing process interacts with design and verification activities, manufacturing, planning, and evaluation and monitoring techniques.
PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
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PART ONE |
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The first hour of the program will focus on the evaluation process used to select potential suppliers that meet established requirements. Supplier evaluation techniques based upon risk and cost will be addressed, as well as the objective evidence necessary for compliant and effective operations. A discussion on the linkage between purchasing controls and design and acceptance activities will be provided to illustrate the importance of this subsystem in relationship to the entire quality management system. |
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The second hour of the program will present information on how to use objective evidence in monitoring and evaluating supplier activities associated with change control. A discussion on supplier contracts and how a company can manage planned and unplanned changes will be included. |
SPEAKER
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John Gagliardi, President, MidWest Process Innovation, LLC |
BENEFITS FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE WEBINAR
A live webinar is one that you can “attend” and participate in right from your office. The savings are significant – no travel time or hassle and no travel expense. Invite staff members to listen and participate too - all for one low fee! It’s easy; you only need a telephone and access to the Internet.
The webinar is also interactive so you will be able to ask questions of the speakers and provide comments during the course of the program. To submit questions prior to the webinar, please e-mail them to Virginia Schoenauer at vschoenauer@aami.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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May 6, 2008 |
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11 am - 1 pm |
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8 - 10 am |
15:00 - 17:00 |
WEBINAR MATERIALS AND DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Dial-in instructions as well as the URL address for accessing the webinar and webinar materials will be e-mailed to you one week before the program. If you are unable to receive your materials via e-mail please notify AAMI’s Customer Service Center upon registration and they will mail the information and materials to you.
WEBINAR FEES
| WEBINAR - Invite your staff and co-workers to listen in for one low price! |
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$315 per registrant (AAMI Member) – unlimited registrants per site
$415 per registrant (Non-member) – unlimited registrants per site |
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Please note: Your registration entitles you to one telephone connection and one computer connection at one physical location. You also have permission to make copies of the written materials for anyone else at your location who might be listening to the program with you. Any transmission, retransmission, or republishing of the audio or web portion of this program is strictly prohibited. International registrants may incur additional phone charges. |
| WEBINAR CD - Includes handout material and CD. Please note that the CD will be available three weeks after the program. |
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$295 for webinar registrants
$395 for non-registrants |
| Please note: Domestic and international shipping rates apply. |
| CANCELLATION: Written requests for cancellation may be made to AAMI’s Customer Service Center until April 22, 2008. Registrants will receive a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided after April 22, 2008. |
FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER
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Online- coming soon. |
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Phone - 1-800-373-3174 to register with
a credit card. |
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Fax - Select and download the registration form and fax to 301-206-9789. |
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Mail - Select and download the registration form and mail with payment to:
AAMI Registration
PO Box 0211
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0211
All registrations must be prepaid and in U.S. dollars.
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QUESTIONS?
For registration questions, please contact AAMI's Customer Service Center at 1-800-373-3174. For content or format questions, please contact Virginia Schoenauer at 703-525-4890, ext. 247.
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