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SOP for Supplier Complaint Handling Supplier Complaint Handling – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for the systematic handling and resolution of supplier complaints to ensure timely investigation, effective communication, and appropriate corrective actions within the pharmaceutical purchase department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all complaints received from internal stakeholders related to…
SOP for Handling of Expired Materials Handling of Expired Materials – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for the identification, segregation, handling, and disposal of expired materials to prevent their use in manufacturing processes, ensure product quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all expired materials,…
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SOP for Minimum and Maximum Stock Levels Minimum and Maximum Stock Levels – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for setting and maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure optimal inventory management, prevent stockouts, and avoid overstocking within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all inventory items, including…
SOP for Stock Replenishment Planning Stock Replenishment Planning – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for planning and executing stock replenishment activities to ensure optimal inventory levels, prevent stockouts, and support uninterrupted production within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to the replenishment planning of all inventory items, including raw…
SOP for Inventory Management SOP for Inventory Management – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for the management and control of inventory to ensure adequate stock levels, minimize stockouts, optimize storage space, and maintain accurate inventory records within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to the management of all inventory…
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SOP for Supplier Deviation Management Supplier Deviation Management – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for managing deviations related to materials, components, or services supplied by external suppliers to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all supplier-related deviations identified during receipt, inspection,…
SOP for Internal Audits Internal Audits – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on internal audits to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all internal audit activities conducted to assess the effectiveness of…
SOP for Training Training – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for the development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs to ensure competency and compliance within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all training activities conducted for personnel involved in the manufacture, testing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. 3)…
SOP for Document Control Document Control – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for controlling the creation, review, approval, distribution, and maintenance of documents within the pharmaceutical manufacturing department. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all documents, including procedures, specifications, forms, and records, that are critical to the quality and compliance of pharmaceutical…
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SOP for Material Handling Material Handling – Standard Operating Procedure 1) Purpose To establish guidelines for the safe and efficient handling of materials within the warehouse or manufacturing environment. 2) Scope This SOP applies to all material handling activities including receipt, storage, retrieval, and distribution within the facility. 3) Responsibilities Warehouse Team: Responsible for executing…