Transforming supplier relationships has become crucial in today's supply chain ecosystem, driven by challenges like globalization, reduced time-to-market, logistics disruptions and competitive pressures. Companies, particularly in fashion and luxury, must prioritize their supplier relationships to remain competitive. This guide provides guidance for overcoming these challenges and optimizing the supply chain. Supplier relationship management (SRM) is essential to generate more value and ensure long-term performance.
– STEP 1: Assessing your maturity level
– STEP 2: Setting SMART objectives for effective management
– STEP 3: In-depth knowledge of your suppliers
– STEP 4: Performance of your suppliers at the heart of SRM
– STEP 5: Engagement and mutual collaboration
– STEP 6: Support for continuous improvement