In a continuing effort to improve supply management and to add value to the company, purchasing is currently testing innovative relationships with three suppliers at the Chester, SC, Works 54 plant. Although high levels of outsourcing have not been appropriate for all PPG fiber glass plants, excellent
management support at the Chester facility created an opportunity to implement on-site strategic supplier alliances. By maintaining open communications and a cooperative, flexible, solution-oriented environment, management at Chester created an atmosphere which encouraged these relationships.
This entry was posted on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 10:40 AM and is filed under management.