Taking Control of Supplier's Quality Part-I

A lot of my friends talk about the problem they face because of the supplier quality not meeting the benchmarks.

Gerard and Phil Jamison talk about controlling the supplier quality through the following article.

We present the first part of this article.

The vital supply chain networks used by companies are expanding and evolving at an unprecedented pace. At the same time, companies face enormous pressures to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate the risks involved in supplier compliance with organizational policies, codes of conduct, regulations, and even local laws.

Companies must consider and manage a variety of supplier engagement activities, understand and evaluate supply chain dependencies, proactively exchange supplier information in a more collaborative environment, and make more informed decisions based on the resultant data or “supplier intelligence.”

The concept of supplier governance represents a growing challenge for organizations, especially those that deal with hundreds or even thousands of suppliers around the globe. There are many different supplier control frameworks and methodologies. Achieving effective supplier control requires a fresh look at the people, processes, and technology involved. The new global standard for supplier governance is an agile, multifaceted model composed of disciplined processes, optimized key resources, versatile tools, and complete stakeholder visibility.

The five best practices described here will help business leaders evaluate their supplier quality operations and create a foundation for greater supply chain integrity and improvement.