Case Study 30: Multi-Year API Supplier Qualification for a Dutch Pharma Company
Client: A Dutch pharmaceutical company with a multi-year supplier qualification program
Challenge:
The client required a long-term partner to audit API suppliers in India, China, Japan, and South Korea over a three-year period. They wanted to avoid the inefficiency of contracting different auditing firms annually.
Solution by Qualifyo:
- Signed a multi-year agreement with the client, providing dedicated project management and auditing teams.
- Developed a rolling audit schedule aligned with the client’s procurement timelines.
- Delivered annual summary reports, identifying compliance trends and helping the client prioritize high-risk suppliers.
Outcome:
- The client achieved consistent supplier compliance while reducing audit-related expenses by 40% over three years.
- The long-term partnership eliminated the need for re-tendering audit services annually, saving time and effort.
- The client received valuable insights for optimizing their global API supply chain.