Managing supplier relationships
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Effective supplier management is likely to facilitate the building of strategic partnerships and allows companies to integrate with their critical suppliers to streamline order management, replenishment and fulfillment, inventory management and in engineering change management. A case study shows how customer demands are met and cost efficiencies are achieved by forming strategic partnerships.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
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Quality management's role in global sourcing
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The importance of quality management and standards in global outsourcing for various industries are discussed. Quality function can help in improving supplier relationship focusing on results and sustain competitive advantage.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
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Seven steps to measure supplier performance
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The seven easy steps to calculate supplier performance, right from setting performance goals till producing results, are described in detail. These seven steps focus on producing meaningful results and return on investment.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
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