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Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Guide

TURN INSIGHT INTO ACTION WITH THE RX‑360 SAQ GUIDE

The Rx‑360 Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Guide provides a practical walkthrough of how to effectively use the SAQ within your supplier qualification program. Designed as a companion resource, this guide helps organizations better understand the structure, purpose, and application of the SAQ—enabling more consistent, efficient supplier assessments across the pharmaceutical supply chain.

WHY USE THE SAQ GUIDE

Supplier qualification can be complex, especially when working across multiple suppliers, systems, and internal stakeholders. The SAQ Guide simplifies this process by translating the questionnaire into a clear, actionable framework.

The guide gives you:

  • An Overview of the SAQ structure
    • Explanation of the modular design and how each section supports supplier evaluation
  • Best practices for completion and review
    • Guidance for both manufacturers and suppliers on providing and interpreting responses
  • Integration into qualification workflows
    • How to use SAQ data as a foundation for supplier onboarding, risk assessment, and audit planning
  • A pre-audit tool
    • Leveraging SAQ insights to identify gaps and prioritize audit scope

KEY BENEFITS OF THE GUIDE

  • Standardize your approach
    • The SAQ Guide promotes consistent interpretation and use of the questionnaire, helping teams align around a common assessment methodology.
  • Improve efficiency and clarity
    • By clearly explaining how to complete and review the SAQ, the guide reduces confusion, minimizes rework, and accelerates the supplier assessment process.
  • Enhance risk-based decision making
    • The guide shows how to translate SAQ responses into meaningful insights, allowing organizations to better identify risks and prioritize follow-up activities.
  • Support stronger collaboration
    • With a shared understanding of expectations, both suppliers and manufacturers can engage more effectively—leading to fewer back-and-forth requests and better-quality submissions.

EXPLORE OTHER SAQ RESOURCES

Web-Based Supplier Assessment Questionnaire Plus Video Walkthrough with Developer Joe Schwednt, Runway Hero

Downloadable Supplier Assessment Questionnaire

Consider Joining the Supplier Assessment Questionnaire Sub Team of the Supplier Quality Working Group