The result is our OneSource™ Certified Supplier Network, and it is a unique, world-class approach to managing a manufacturing network. It provides DataSource and its clients with unparalleled access to information, innovative production, and control over key program characteristics.
Importantly, suppliers see real value in participating in our Network. We provide real-time, proactive feedback to support their quality initiatives, and we live up to our commitments. The resulting relationship allows DataSource to manage and exceed our client expectations.
Because we know so much about our suppliers, we can tailor a network specifically for a client’s needs. We track quality initiatives, ownership demographics (e.g., minority-owned) and environmental characteristics, along with product and capabilities information. If DataSource needs to meet certain quality certifications or post-consumer recycle targets, we can – the information exists.
Our information on product and material capabilities allows us to competitively bid specifications to companies where a relationship already exists. And, we track quality and delivery results, too. In fact, our clients participate in this feedback, and DataSource keeps a record of it.
We complete annual audits of our OneSource™ Certified Supplier Network, and track internal processes and capabilities around project management, procurement and material control, manufacturing controls, systems improvements, capabilities and other characteristics.
And, we help our Network get better. Our audits include prospective assistance, and participation in our Network provides these companies with access to resources and tools.
DataSource’s OneSource™ Certified Network allows us – and our clients – to rely on our preferred partners. And, it fully leverages capacity and ‘spot’ market opportunities within the market, to provide the best combination of quality product, delivery and cost.
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