Introduction
Suppliers are a key element of the supply chain, playing a vital role in securing raw materials and goods required for projects and producing and delivering finished products. Choosing the right supplier can have a significant impact on the quality, cost, and delivery time of products and the operation of projects.
Supplier Definition
A supplier is an individual or company that provides raw materials, components, or services needed to produce a product. Suppliers can be domestic, foreign, or interregional and are selected depending on the type of industry and the needs of the company.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Supplier
Choosing the right supplier can have a direct impact on the performance and success of a company or a project. Some of the benefits of choosing the right supplier include:
High quality: Reputable suppliers usually provide high quality products, which can help improve the final quality of products and productivity efficiency.
Cost reduction: Suppliers with competitive prices can help reduce production costs and project costs.
Appropriate delivery time: Suppliers with appropriate delivery time can help prevent production delays and accelerate the operation of projects and the supply of products.
Supplier selection criteria
To choose the right supplier, various criteria should be considered. Some of these criteria include:
Price: The price of the products and services provided by the supplier must be competitive and appropriate.
Quality: The quality of the supplier’s products and services must meet the standards required by the company.
Delivery time: The supplier must have the ability to deliver the products on time.
Sustainability: The supplier must be financially and operationally stable to be able to fulfill its obligations.
After-sales service: The supplier must provide adequate after-sales service so that if problems arise, they can be resolved quickly.
Challenges in selecting a supplier
Choosing the right supplier can be accompanied by various challenges. Some of these challenges include:
Variety of suppliers: The presence of a large number of suppliers can complicate the selection process.
Market changes: Sudden changes in the market can have a direct impact on the performance of suppliers.
Financial risks: Suppliers may face financial problems that can lead to delays in the delivery of products.
In the end, the Mehr Pars Plateau International Group has been able to provide a diverse portfolio of goods and services to employers in accordance with current standards and without returning goods, by utilizing the project triangle (time – method – cost).