Develop and strengthen the companies you partner with, and ensure alignment and compliance of suppliers/vendors
Through our Supplier Development Program, Impulsa helps larger firms manage and develop key partnerships with suppliers and sales channels.
The Supplier Development Program is based on our Business Acceleration Program + two additional elements to achieve effective alignment and compliance
Supplier Development: Establishment of new supplier requirements that each supplier/vendor needs to comply with:
Detailed description of the product or service required
Volume purchased
Quality expectations
Price range
Commercial conditions
Customer service
Supply chain integration capabilities
Supplier Strengthening: Activities performed to improve the features of current suppliers/vendors:
Innovation and technology transfer
Operations Optimization
Customer Satisfaction
Financing
Partner Acceleration
The Supplier Development Program is based on Impulsa's Business Accelerator Program shown on the right, designed to address 6 dimensions. By leveraging the strength of the acceleration program we secure stable and sustained growth for small and medium sized business that your firm is collaborating with.
1. Diagnosis
2. Strategic Focus
3. Institutional Strengthening
4. Competencies Assessment
5. Financial Strength
6. Implementation Workplan
Needs Alignment + Follow Up By expanding the the acceleration program, two additional elements are included to ensure alignment and compliance:
Needs Alignment (pre diagnosis) The below dimensions are adressed during this phase:
Partner Alignment + Feedback
Strategic alignment of goals and feedback communication mechanisms between your firm and its suppliers and sales channels.
Capacity + Growth
Partner capacity and growth capabilities to cope with your, and overall shifts in demand
Service + Quality
Partners products and services to serve your needs
Innovation
Creativity and innovation in terms of products, services, and processes at the partner firm that can enhance your competitive advantage
Cost
Partners’ cost structure directly affects your bottom line
Time to Market
Partner performance can have direct impact your company’s time to market and thus its competitive advantage
Follow up (post acceleration)
In the final stage of the supplier development program a thorough follow up phase takes place, ensuring that all new process and routines are in place and that acceleration program was successfully executed.
