BECOME A SUPPLIER FOR NTN IN EUROPE

A relationship based on mutual trust

• a long-term relationship that’s also a partnership
• volumes based on substantial and sustainable annual markets
• performance support as a result of a clear definition of expectations and objectives, as well as jointly setting areas of improvement

Objective criteria for selecting suppliers and awarding contracts

To satisfy the expectations of the end customer, our supplier panel is built and managed through formalised, joint processes.

The method used for researching, selecting and reviewing the supplier panel is the same one used for all purchasing groups, in order to ensure

• fair evaluation and choice.
• desired performance in terms of quality, costs and deadlines.

Responsible and collaborative procurement processes

As a signatory of the Responsible Purchasing Charter, NTN is piloting a purchasing strategy aimed at building an ethical, sustainable and successful business relationship in the long term.

NTN purchases have been part of the development of a steering tool for collaborative design with suppliers. The PRAXIS repository is now used by vehicle manufacturers and aims to consult very early on in the process with suppliers on developments designed to integrate their expertise.

NTN also participated in the Thésame/Peak Group in creating the Peak Collaborative Index, a measure of the quality of the customer-supplier relationship.