Supplier Diversity
GB Manufacturing Company Purchasing is committed to helping suppliers have a mutually beneficial business relationship with GB Manufacturing Co. Purchasing can assist suppliers by identifying potential opportunities, sharing supplier information based on company policies and buying procedures. Working with purchasing ensures the prospective suppliers have the greatest opportunity to succeed at doing business with GB Manufacturing Company.
What we expect from a supplier:
Quality - GB Manufacturing Co. sets high standards of performance for itself and the products and services we produce.
Distribution/Delivery - Suppliers must ensure timely distribution and shipment of all items.
Financial Stability - Suppliers must have adequate financial resources and references to produce and deliver products or services to GB Manufacturing Co. when awarded a bid.
Technology - GB Manufacturing Co. looks favorably upon companies who take advantage of the use of technology to maintain a competitive edge.
Ethical Business Conduct - Suppliers must support GB Manufacturing Co.'s commitment to uphold and maintain high standards in all of its business dealings.
Cost Savings - GB Manufacturing Co. appreciates suppliers who continually look for ways to lower cost through savings in all areas.
Customer Service - GB Manufacturing Co. looks for suppliers who will extent the same or better customer service goals and objectives.
Minority/Women & Persons with Disability Enterprises are required to have third party MW/DV BE Certifications.
What Suppliers Can Expect from GB Manufacturing Company:
Information - GB Manufacturing Co. will provide suppliers with as much information as possible on how the purchasing process works, as well as specific requirements of a project.
Access - GB Manufacturing Co. will make every attempt to provide suppliers with the appropriate purchaser for the product or service.
Fair Treatment - GB Manufacturing Co.'s processes are setup to ensure fair and equal treatment so suppliers can fully participate in the purchasing and contracting process.
Feedback - GB Manufacturing Co. will inform potential suppliers as quickly as possible if their products or services are a match.
Application:
Suppliers interested in doing business with GB Manufacturing Company should complete the Potential Supplier Application
For information regarding diversity suppliers, please review the additional information below.
Information on supplier businesses will be maintained in a database for one year from the date of receipt of supplier information. At the end of the period it will be the suppliers responsibility to keep GB Manufacturing Company informed of any changes in a companies status and/or contract information.
GB Manufacturing Company Supplier Diversity Program:
The GB Manufacturing Company Supplier Diversity Program provides a means of fostering economic growth within the business community and brings more diversity entrepreneurs into the mainstream of America's free enterprise system. The objective of the GB Manufacturing Company Supplier Diversity Program is to expand our purchasing relationship with minority-owned, women owned, disabled veteran owned business concerns.
GB Manufacturing Company recognizes the value of diversity and actively seeks opportunities to create diverse supplier partnerships. We recognize that having a diverse supplier base facilitates mutual success, and increases product value and customer satisfaction. The diversity of our suppliers is essential to our ongoing success as a global supplier and is a major factor in our ability to adapt to the global marketplace. We are committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base, and continue to implement business practices that will provide equal access to procurement opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.
