Customer-Supplier Partnership

A long-term relationship between a buyerAn enterprise that arranges for the acquisition of... and a supplier characterized by teamwork and mutual confidence. The supplier is considered an extension of the buyer’s organization. The partnership is based on several commitments. The buyer provides long-term contracts and uses fewer suppliers. The supplier implements qualityConformance to requirements or fitness for use. Qu... assurance processes so that incoming inspection can be minimized. The supplier also helps the buyer reduce costs and improve productSomething that has been or is being produced. and processA series of time-based activities linked to comple... designs.