SupplyChain Magazine April 2018 | Page 138

TAMBOUR

‘ New systems to predict the forecast of raw materials and packaging materials have been implemented , as well as a new system to manage its warehouses ’

there , on top of meeting summaries , performance scorecards etc .”
Although Tambour works with hundreds of suppliers worldwide , the company is keen to work with companies which can support , sell , produce or distribute chemicals across its operations , no matter its size . This will therefore enable the company to provide a platform for smaller producers , which will filter into the testing of its materials .
“ We have a very open conversation
with suppliers and meet with them up to three times a year to discuss commercial issues , quality issues , but also the development of future business and exploring the basket of products that we are working with ,” notes Rosenberg .
“ If you are strong and powerful , with a very clear vision , statements and rules that you are working with , and it ’ s transparent to all of your partners , customers or suppliers , you gain a lot of respect . “ A month ago we launched a new system , which is helping us to manage our international transportation ,” he continues . “ It holds all the documentation needed , and differently from the past – we don ’ t need to sign the documents manually . We have a certification for digital signatures , so can sign documents online and our customs agents can see it online without the need for the original document .”
Additionally , by investing in new technologies , Tambour has also steadily embraced automation across
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