SUPPLY CHAIN integrate new suppliers . The Supplier Appraisal phase includes an evaluation of contract fulfilment according to defined criteria . In this phase , we evaluate suppliers along the supply chain in terms of quality , costs and punctuality . We assess suppliers based on their strategic importance to DB . We always evaluate promptly and throughout the entire business relationship . We inform our suppliers at least once a year of their rating as we see this exchange as quite important .
In the Supplier Adjustment phase , we monitor the suppliers which whom we have current contracts and projects to be able to respond quickly to changing situations .
Our standard process is rounded out by an incentive programme for suppliers with
‘ Effective supplier management has been included as one of our four strategic directions ’
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