Benefits of Investing in a Supplier Development Program

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BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN A SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

January 2020

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Introduction Why invest in a supplier development program?

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INTRODUCTION

While an increasing number of companies are getting an insight into the perks of developing a diverse base of suppliers, supplier diversity programs are constantly increasing in number and popularity. However, for such programs to bear fruit in the long run and provide a strategic benefit, there should be a sustainable growth energy.

Supplier development is a business strategy that includes working with diverse suppliers to enhance their delivery and bring in constant growth in business.

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WHY INVEST IN A SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM?

ACQUIRE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

By teaching the diverse suppliers in your circle about the best practices of procurement and sourcing, you will teach them how to access more vendors and encourage competition between the suppliers. This will also have the suppliers put forth competitive costs, levels of service and more options for your business.

FOSTER INNOVATION

Diverse and small businesses mostly need every bit of their resources to run at their present sustainable level. It leaves nothing to be used for innovation and development. A supplier development program can offer the necessary support through whatever means is feasible; mentoring, education, access to networks and capital, or maybe all of these under the guidance of supplier development subcontractors.

ACCESS EXTRA SUPPLIER SOURCES AND CHANNELS

Investing in your diverse suppliers’ success and offering them the chance to collaborate will help you grow your sources and channels. The more channels you have, the higher the competition for your business will be – ultimately, many options for you to choose from. Since you will have more options, you can choose the best ones for procurement. If you have supplier development engineer experts by your side, you will get the best value.

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BOOST BRAND PERCEPTION

Supplier development initiatives drive economic development, similar to supplier diversity programs. The affect on a local community can assist in humanising mega corporations and impose brand values. By incorporating supplier development programs in marketing strategies, you'll be able to improve customer loyalty and motivate other local entrepreneurs and agencies to work with your company and gather opportunities.

PROMOTE COALITION BETWEEN SUPPLIERS

Diverse and small suppliers usually don’t have the expertise or resources to aim for big contracts all by themselves. A development program that initiates progressive thinking, teaches suppliers about forming lasting alliance to achieve greater bids. Your business gets an advantage when these coalitions result in innovative, cost-effective solutions, making your supply chain stronger.

PROPEL JOB CREATION

Investing on supplier development subcontractors will lead to the growth of your suppliers too. You will push economic growth chances and job creation for local families, as well as businesses.

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