For instance if a new supplier didn't have global capability, we would work with the supplier to improve its global capacity. |
Our supplier management system includes strategy development, new supplier introduction, business reviews and scorecards, continuous improvement programs and ongoing supply base classification processes. |
There is an on-boarding process. They have to meet stringent criteria that allow them to get past the gate. |
We had a supplier management organization, but it was focused more around growth and optimization for that growth and to get more capacity that we needed. |
We look at new suppliers because we are always looking at new technologies. New upcoming suppliers may have the capability or the differentiating technology that we need. |
We look at the industry and determine which suppliers are investing in it and which are the leaders. |