Supplier Meetings

Supplier meetings are regular discussions or negotiations between a company and its suppliers. These meetings focus on aligning on delivery conditions, quality requirements, new projects, or strategic questions. The goal is to build a long-term partnership through open communication that benefits both sides.

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These discussions can cover both operational and strategic topics, such as delivery times, product developments, sustainable procurement strategies, or ways to improve collaboration. Effective communication helps avoid conflicts, resolve problems early, and strengthen the relationship.

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Relatico supports this process by providing a platform for documenting and tracking supplier meetings, ensuring that agreements are followed through and all relevant information is available for future reference.Bernd Neufert, with his long experience in strategic procurement, knows how crucial it is to not only resolve operational matters in regular supplier meetings but also to discuss long-term strategies. These meetings can be decisive for the success of procurement processes and the optimization of the supply chain.