A. Supplier Development
According to our experience only few cases allow immediate sourcing w/o development Pioneer International Ltd. view supplier development as a key for successful sourcing. Most Customer Projects require tailor made solutions which can not be achieved w/o development.Our service function is targeting the following areas:
Supplier assessment according to up to date industrial standards,
Factory management and process optimasation,
Implementation and improvements of quality systems,
Action programmes,
Efficency monitoring.

Selection and Development Process:

Our first priority to the supplier selection and development is reliability on long term. This is the foundation for the following world class selection criteria:
 
Competitiveness in Quality, Cost and Technology,


Ability to optimize cost, provide transparency in cost calculation, cooperation in development activities, loyalty, reliability in providing capacity, logistic capabilities,
Reliable base in financial and quality organization,
Ability for quick reaction,
Quality certification,

Ability to provide prototypes and small size production volumes with short lead time.



      B. Organizing supplier visits and plant tours
We and our supply base welcome you as new customer to see our capabilities and world class standard.

Perspectives:

Based on Pioneer International long term experience in the global procurement business we can state with confidence that we share the expectations with our customer. It is essential therefore to aim for the following opportunities:
Use the great potentials in this market.
Achieve long term competitiveness and develop cost standards.
Develop "Key" suppliers and consolidate number of sources.
Use engineering capabilities for customers R & D activities.
Take advantage of trade incentives and global supply/demand imbalances.
Reduce procurement and development cost.
Maximize savings by combining corporate volumes.

Approach:

With a clear customer mandate and open mind approach, it is possible to achieve common cost targets. Maintaining good communication, limiting benchmarking activities (which does not add value to the business) and receive authority to get access to all necessary documentation, the success is prepared.