Abstract

Tim and Fred discuss different models that companies use to manage their suppliers and help ensure quality and reliability, including vertical integration, or outright ownership of the supplier.

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Join Tim and Fred as they discuss why it’s important to work with suppliers who share your values, particularly when it comes to quality and reliability.

Topics include:

• Why so many suppliers provide only the minimum level of testing that’s required
• Does the use of internal suppliers guarantee that quality standards will be higher?
• How much control of your suppliers do you need to ensure quality? Is ownership the only option?

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SOR 136 The Benefits of Vertical IntegrationTim Rodgers

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