Vos fournisseurs externes sont à l’origine de retards. Comment pouvez-vous les aligner sur vos objectifs de réduction des délais ?
Il est essentiel d’aligner les fournisseurs externes sur vos objectifs de délai pour maintenir l’efficacité opérationnelle et la satisfaction des clients.
Pour maintenir le bon fonctionnement de votre chaîne d’approvisionnement et aligner vos fournisseurs sur vos objectifs de réduction des délais, vous aurez besoin d’une approche stratégique. Voici des mesures pratiques à prendre :
- Communiquez clairement vos attentes, en vous assurant que les fournisseurs comprennent l’urgence et l’importance des délais.
- Établir des mesures de performance et des examens réguliers pour surveiller la conformité des fournisseurs et identifier les domaines à améliorer.
- Favorisez les relations de collaboration, en envisageant des séances conjointes de résolution de problèmes pour résoudre ensemble les retards et les inefficacités.
Comment encouragez-vous vos fournisseurs à respecter les objectifs de délais ? Partagez vos stratégies.
Vos fournisseurs externes sont à l’origine de retards. Comment pouvez-vous les aligner sur vos objectifs de réduction des délais ?
Il est essentiel d’aligner les fournisseurs externes sur vos objectifs de délai pour maintenir l’efficacité opérationnelle et la satisfaction des clients.
Pour maintenir le bon fonctionnement de votre chaîne d’approvisionnement et aligner vos fournisseurs sur vos objectifs de réduction des délais, vous aurez besoin d’une approche stratégique. Voici des mesures pratiques à prendre :
- Communiquez clairement vos attentes, en vous assurant que les fournisseurs comprennent l’urgence et l’importance des délais.
- Établir des mesures de performance et des examens réguliers pour surveiller la conformité des fournisseurs et identifier les domaines à améliorer.
- Favorisez les relations de collaboration, en envisageant des séances conjointes de résolution de problèmes pour résoudre ensemble les retards et les inefficacités.
Comment encouragez-vous vos fournisseurs à respecter les objectifs de délais ? Partagez vos stratégies.
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Many times, a company that does not practice level loading (Heijunka) sends erratic demand signals to their suppliers, creating waste and inefficiencies. Also, when purchasing buys part A in bulk to get quantity discounts, they are stealing the supplier’s capacity to make part B, C, etc.
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Pay your vendors in time to become a valuable customer- also engage them as a stakeholder in the company from time to time. It’s important to discuss deliverables early or have a service level agreement to start with.
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The folks above are right on target: - treat your suppliers as partners; - extend them respect; years ago I was told they are suppliers, not vendors - vendors sell hot dogs; start with that simple mind set; - set them up to succeed, not fail: * provide them enough lead time; * allow for ordering, manufacturing, and shipping of raw materials, especially for overseas suppliers; *pay on-time and per the terms they contract to; don’t muscle them to abide by your terms; *make regular visits to see if all is well, all the materials are available and per spec, machines are operational, estimated run times are accurate, etc. Your customers will take note of your failures, and your suppliers will note when you walk their shop.
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In today’s complex supply chains, minimizing delays requires proactive collaboration. Start by conducting a thorough risk analysis to identify potential bottlenecks. Engage suppliers early to assess risks and align on mitigation strategies, including buffer stock, alternate sourcing, and real-time tracking. Establish clear communication channels, performance benchmarks, and incentives tied to meeting delivery timelines. Continuous supplier audits and collaborative planning ensure that both parties stay aligned with lead time goals. Reducing delays isn’t just about managing risks—it’s about building partnerships for mutual success.
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Treat your suppliers as your partners, working together for mutual success. Build strong relationships with their top leadership and management, ensuring their support whenever needed. Assign a mid-level manager to oversee progress and send regular reminders. A partnership with a focus on win-win outcomes will ultimately drive success. Adopt a proactive approach by identifying and addressing the risks early in the process to mitigate them effectively. Common reasons for delays include raw material shortages, inadequate delivery planning, pending payments, logistic challenges and unavailability of key personnel. Address these potential issues upfront to avoid unexpected delays. Don't forget to reward them when they meet your expectations.
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I have found the best way to reduce supplier lead time is to analyze their Value Stream by working with them. Once you can see the cause(s) of the delays, you can establish countermeasures. This is common practice in the automotive supply chain. But everyone can do it. And both you and your suppliers can share in the benefit of reduced lead time, lower carrying costs and less expediting.
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To align external suppliers with your lead time reduction goals, my suggestions are: - Set clear lead time goals: Communicate specific lead time objectives and establish clear expectations. - Implement contracts with penalties and incentives: Include clauses that reward on-time deliveries and penalize delays, motivating suppliers to prioritize your deadlines. - Monitor and share performance regularly: Manage periodic lead time performance reports and share them with suppliers so they can track.
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Suppliers are extended arm of our company. Communicate the schedule clearly, get their commitment, ensure compliance to schedule by collaboration with your supplieres. Audit as required, guide them for their problems & then ensure their delivery adherence. In this process you are developing your supply chain in line with your requirements.
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We always have suggestions which are standard notes. But can we change approach Have open dialogue with supplier to understand root cause of delays. Once understood make collect efforts to reduce identified gaps Ensure demand forecast is accurate and maintain buffer Also keep exploring options to change supplier in case situation persist
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This challenge requires developing and strengthening relationships of trust and close collaboration with suppliers, grounded in the mutual conviction that the success of both organizations is deeply interconnected. Some of the tools that can undoubtedly help with this challenge include: • PPAP, which provides clear insight into supplier capabilities, and ensures quality and quantity commitments based on evidence. • FMEA, which helps identify risks and define effective mitigation actions. • Lean tools, such as kanban, which support maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and • Establishing a versatile, agile, and efficient communication system across the entire supply chain, which is equally crucial for achieving successful alignment.
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