Organizations today face unprecedented pressure to strengthen supplier compliance. Global supply chains are becoming more complex, more interconnected and more vulnerable to failures at any point in the chain. Businesses must now demonstrate not only their own compliance, but also the integrity, capability and reliability of every supplier involved in delivering products or services. This…
Category: Supply Chain
The Importance of a Supplier Appraisal Process
The importance of a Supplier Appraisal plays a pivotal role in the intricate web of modern business operations. They provide the raw materials, components, and services that organizations need to create and deliver products or services to their customers. However, the reliability, quality, and performance of suppliers can significantly impact an organization’s own reputation and…
Implementing ISO 9001 for Supply Chain Business Improvement
Implementing ISO 9001 for Supply Chain Business Improvement The global supply crisis means many organisations need to focus on building better partnerships with high-quality suppliers, says Bob Hughes CQP FCQI . With so many organisations currently being affected by global stock and product delays, the need to apply risk-based thinking must be revisited urgently. Increased lead…
Supplier Management and Supplier Audit After Brexit
Supplier Management and Supplier Audit After Brexit Malcolm Harrison, Group CEO of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), talks to Daniel Moore about how Brexit will impact supply chains and logistics in 2021. Daniel Moore: What threats and opportunities, related to Brexit and trade deals, are emerging in supply chain and logistics management? Malcolm Harrison: Supply…
