Watlow works with suppliers who deliver the best quality, value and service at the most competitive cost. In partnership with Watlow, our suppliers deliver innovative products, focus on continuous operational improvement and rapidly and effectively drive change through their organizations. Together we will address all aspects of cost reduction, waste elimination and improvement in efficiency in the ever changing global supply environment.
Watlow developed a Supplier Requirements Manual to communicate to our strategic suppliers the core set of tools, processes and systems that are to be used in the design, development and manufacture of parts and products supplied to Watlow companies. The manual contains detailed information on the following topics:
- Operating Philosophy and General Business Practice
- Supplier Conduct Requirements
- Supplier Expectations
- Supplier Assessment and Qualification
- Approving Parts for Production
- Packaging Requirements
- Cost of Poor Quality
Watlow believes by clearly communicating expectations and working closely with our strategic supplier partners to continuously improve processes, part designs and delivery methods, there will be a mutual contribution to enhanced future competitiveness and success.
