About the Conference:

Executives responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Direct Procurement in the medical device industry face an uncertain future as evolving tariffs place a considerable level of uncertainty on current as well as future contracting decisions. Of equal interest is the current shift of supplier bases from the Chinese market to India, as well as a further interest in engaging US based component suppliers. Ultimately, sourcing executives look to maintain margins for the enterprise while at the same time securing the highest possible quality products and maintaining strong partnerships with a consolidated supplier base.

Topics to Be Addressed:

• Best Practices in Supplier Change Management Processes
• Impact of Supplier Consolidation on Component Sourcing
• Effective Implementation of Sourcing & Procurement Technology
• Using ISO 13485 Qualification Systems for New Suppliers
• Discussions Surrounding Impact of Tariffs & Appropriate Reactions

Program Highlights:

• Direct Regulatory Interpretation from FDA & Notified Bodies
• Global-Centric Content Focused on Holistic Supplier QA
• Procurement & Sourcing Perspectives to Balance Quality
• Heavy Industry Participation for Wide Ranging Perspectives