PATH & WHO & UNFPA Workshop Prequalification Programme in Procurement Practices: Session 12 Future Enhancements
Publication date: 2008
Session 12: Future Enhancements for the WHO Prequalification Programme • Strengthening quality assurance (QA) at sub-tier levels within the supply chain • Monitoring external perceptions and expectations of prequalified suppliers • Adding additional suppliers Aspirations Supply Chain Quality Assurance Flow of QA: • Assess raw material suppliers • Subcontract manufacturing requirements • Subcontract packaging Addressing External Expectations of Prequalified Suppliers Corporate social responsibility: • Environmentally responsible • Fair labor practices • Community engagement • Vigilance regarding product safety Expanding the Supplier Base • Working to encourage the development of additional factories • What are the issues? Open Discussion • Question: As users of the WHO Prequalification Programme, what future enhancements would you like to see? Session 12:�Future Enhancements for the WHO Prequalification Programme Supply Chain Quality Assurance Addressing External Expectations of Prequalified Suppliers Expanding the Supplier Base Open Discussion
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