Steps of plywood and MDF supplier Sourcing
The Sourcing of plywood and MDF suppliers is the core of the procurement system, and their performance is also related to the performance of the entire procurement department. Generally speaking, the Sourcing of plywood and MDF suppliers should first confirm whether the plywood and MDF suppliers have established a stable and effective quality assurance system, and then confirm whether the plywood and MDF suppliers have the equipment and process capability to produce the required specific products. The second is cost and price. We should use the value engineering method to analyze the cost of the products involved, and achieve cost savings through win-win price negotiations. In terms of delivery, it is necessary to determine whether plywood and MDF suppliers have sufficient production capacity, whether human resources are sufficient, and whether they have the potential to expand capacity. The last point, which is also very important, is the pre-sales and after-sales service records of plywood and MDF suppliers.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Analysis of supply market competition
What is the current market Sourcing trend and the positioning of major plywood and MDF suppliers in the market, so as to have a general understanding of potential plywood and MDF suppliers. Then find out the key materials, common materials and general materials according to ABC classification method for the required products, and determine the closeness of the relationship between plywood and MDF suppliers according to the importance of the materials.
2. Look for potential plywood and MDF suppliers
After careful analysis of the market, we can find plywood and MDF suppliers through the aforementioned information sources of plywood and MDF suppliers. Among these plywood and MDF suppliers, after removing the plywood and MDF suppliers that are obviously not suitable for further cooperation, a list of plywood and MDF suppliers can be obtained.
3. Field visit to plywood and MDF suppliers
Invite the quality department and process engineers to participate in the field survey of plywood and MDF suppliers. They will not only bring professional knowledge and experience, but also contribute to the internal communication and coordination of the company.
In the field investigation, unified scoring standards should be used for evaluation, and the management system should be reviewed with emphasis, such as operation instructions and other documents, quality records, etc. The important ones are sales contract review, plywood and MDF supplier management, training management, equipment management and measurement management. During the investigation, we should communicate with team members in time, listen to the advantages and disadvantages of plywood and MDF suppliers, and listen to the explanations of plywood and MDF suppliers. If plywood and MDF suppliers are interested in improvement, they can request plywood and MDF suppliers to provide improvement measures report for further evaluation.
4. Inquiry and quotation of plywood and MDF suppliers
Issue inquiry documents to qualified plywood and MDF suppliers, generally including drawings and specifications, samples, quantity, approximate procurement cycle, required delivery date and other details, and require plywood and MDF suppliers to complete the quotation within the specified date. After receiving the quotation, carefully analyze its terms, thoroughly clarify the questions, and make corresponding records, including fax, e-mail, etc. Analyze the quotation based on a large amount of information in the quotation, compare the quotations of different plywood and MDF suppliers, and select the appropriate plywood and MDF suppliers.
5. Contract negotiation
Negotiate on price, batch products, delivery date, quick reaction ability, cost change and liability compensation of plywood and MDF suppliers with appropriate quotations. Every plywood and MDF supplier is an expert in his field. It is often unexpected to learn more from plywood and MDF suppliers. There have been plywood and MDF suppliers who have actively recommended alternative raw materials. For example, if South Korean steel is used to replace Swiss products, the cost savings can be as high as 50%, and the performance can fully meet the requirements. This is a price reduction that can not be achieved only by negotiation.
6. Identify plywood and MDF suppliers
Through strategic alliances, participating in design, plywood and MDF suppliers can effectively help us reduce costs. Another very important aspect is the hidden cost. Purchase cycle, inventory, transportation, etc. are invisible costs. Conditional plywood and MDF suppliers should be included in the timely delivery system to minimize inventory and reduce the company’s total cost.
