Discover the advantages of good practices in supply chain management, including supplier certification, knowledge of processes, and traceability, to improve risk management and product quality.
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[...] - To acquire products in the required quantity. - To acquire competitive products from eligible sources at the right price. - To acquire supplies within the required deadlines. - To adopt and follow the procedures and regulations, as required by the Company from time to time, necessary for the success of the procurement process. - To maintain the stock level at the minimum required by production needs and avoid product recalls. - To maintain a list of reliable suppliers and update it from time to time. [...]
[...] This will use technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), digital barcodes or serial numbers to track the history of a product. To implement this feature, we will call on a software or third-party assistance to ensure that their traceability works at its best and, ultimately, to optimize the management of their supply chain. Traceability will be implemented with suppliers during the contractualization phase. The signature of the contract and the only means that guarantees the application and respect of the agreements between the company and the suppliers. 2. [...]
[...] Communication with suppliers and other stakeholders is essential to ensure the smooth operation of operations and improve performance. Our purchasing company can also choose to communicate the policy to other identified groups of stakeholders during the review. The communication mechanisms of the policy are varied and are better determined by the issuing organization. For example, through training sessions on responsible purchasing for buyers and technical teams, brochures or orientation notes, a website or intranet dedicated to environmental issues and responsible purchasing accessible to all parties, as well as our suppliers. [...]
[...] The disruption of our supply chain is just as costly. Not only do we have to manage production downtime, but we also have to reassure our clients and reorganize other production schedules to continue maximizing profits from your facility. A poor understanding of the production processes of our suppliers will negatively impact the quality of our products and services. It will manifest itself through defects, complaints, and in some cases, product recalls. This will harm the company's reputation and generate financial losses. [...]
[...] For the success of our purchasing strategy, we must consider traceability during procurement. It will give the company the ability to track every movement of products. Traceability will allow our company to closely follow the history of the location of our products. We will be able to locate it, see its status, delivery deadline, references, etc. - Responsibility Traceability will allow us to be held responsible for the history of the products. Traceability helps the company and suppliers to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and debts regarding the potential impact of a product or service. [...]
