Abstract
It can be observed that manufacturing companies (especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)), by promoting the implementation of the sustainability concept among their suppliers, refer to the requirements included in international standards which constitute guidelines for the implementation of quality, environmental and safety management systems. The effective implementation of these guidelines of the standards are often subject to initial and periodic evaluation as well as self-evaluation by suppliers. It can be seen that OEMs not only require effective implementation of quality, environmental and security management systems, but also offer a supplier a development program to improve their processes and products. The aim of the article was to try to define the expectations of production companies towards their suppliers regarding the implementation of the sustainability concept. The study presents the results of empirical research conducted with the computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) technique in medium and large manufacturing companies operating in Poland. The results of these studies indicate the important role of the requirements included in international management standards as the expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers. The surveyed manufacturing companies focus in particular on reducing the risk of noncompliance and limiting the negative environmental impact by suppliers on the processes and products.
Highlights
The results of the conducted research indicate that the main producers’ expectations towards their suppliers regarding the implementation of the sustainability concept were: to reduce the risk of non-compliance in operational processes, to reduce the risk of hazards associated with the product, to limit the negative impact of products on the environment, to limit the negative impact of processes on the environment and to improve the standardization of activities
Detailed analyses of the results of the conducted research were formed by making a comparison between the segments depending on the capital (Polish and foreign), size, the sector, and the implemented process improvement tool in the enterprise
The use of process improvement tools has an impact on higher expectations towards their suppliers regarding the implementation of the sustainability concept
Summary
Many of the requirements relating to the concept of sustainability are included in the guidelines of international quality, environmental, health and safety management standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These guidelines focus on assuring the safety of products and processes as well as reducing the negative impact on the environment by the organization. Many companies take these requirements into account when conducting the initial and periodic assessment of suppliers
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