Policies are a means for executive management to communicate its leadership and
views.
Policies provide a framework for consistent decision making and action.
Policies help ensure that personnel act in a manner consistent with executive or
functional management's expectations.
An effective policy defines the rules and procedures that apply to all employees.
action-oriented
relevant
concise
timely and current
elements that must be part of an environmental management system required by the ISO 14000
certification process
relationship management skills
the different methods that supply management will apply to achieve integration
one or a limited number of suppliers for each purchased item or family of items
a win-win approach to reward sharing
open exchange of information
a credible commitment to work together during difficult times
how supply management should monitor and anticipate activity in its supply market