Supplier Selection
We invite you to spend a few minutes to discover what Plain Source purchasing expects of suppliers, and perhaps tell us a little bit about your company.
Supplier Diversity
At Plain Source, we believe the success of our business is largely due to the success of our supplier relationships. We have formed alliances with supplier organizations that share our desire for quality and excellence.
Supplier Selection & Practices
We consider the following key factors when selecting a supplier/service provider:
- Quality of the product or service provided
- Competitive prices
- on-time, cost-effective delivery of products
- Technology infrastructure of the supplier
- Demographics
- Financial solvency
- Experience
- Environmentally conscious policies
Expectation from Suppliers
In order to remain the best in our industry, we need suppliers/service providers that are the best in their particular industry. Plain Source expects the suppliers with whom it does business to provide the highest quality of products and services.
Flexibility is one component of a successful relationship. The dynamics of the market require Plain Source to periodically execute programs and projects with short lead times. It is therefore critical that our suppliers be able to respond accordingly. Supporting Plain Source means that our suppliers take ownership of all aspects of the products and services that they provide. We rely heavily on our suppliers to be the experts on their products and services, and to show a willingness to provide extraordinary support, responsiveness, and expertise when required.
At Plain Source, we strive to increase quality and service while lowering costs. Therefore, we seeks suppliers that share this same awareness and that demonstrate that their processes and procedures support a lower total cost of ownership to their customers.
Procurement Process
The total amount of the particular purchase for products or services determines the method of purchasing. Those purchase requirements that include a significant value require that a request for proposal (RFP)/request for quotation (RFQ) be issued. In those instances where the administrative cost for issuing an RFP/RFQ is not justified, verbal bids are solicited.
We every effort to ensure that the procurement process is as quick and effective as possible. As a result, we have developed a technology infrastructure that allows our end users to communicate their requirements to us via our online forms.
We transmits our purchase orders to suppliers via facsimile or email. These methods are used to:
- Reduce cycle times
- Ensure prompt delivery of products and services
- Ensure payment of invoices in a timely manner