Purchasing acts on a global arena

• Logistics is not a problem
• Quality depends on the supplier – not on country of origin
• Productivity differences between different regions are small

Mindset for quality

• 100 percent quality assurance
• Prevention as a quality system
• Zero defect as a quality standard
• Cost of non-conformance a quality measurement

Material Deliveries

• Customer-order or consumption-driven materials control
• One vehicle built every 2nd minute
• Correct deliveries – 99% on right time is not good enough

Building the supplier base

• Focus on small and mid-size suppliers
• Right balance between dependency and attention
• Dual sourcing for all parts and components
• Optimal number of suppliers per segment/commodity
• Long term relations based on mutual trust and fairness

Basics for doing business with Scania 

• 100% commitment
• Participation in Scania’s improvement process
• Actively propose suggestions that lead to lower total cost
• Active participation in the product development process
• Focus on continuous improvements, waste reduction and cutting costs