Supplier selection is vital to your company’s success. Before you partner up with a company for product parts or production support, here’s what you need to know.
Know What You Need
Not all metal forging companies are the same. They provide a different set of services. You need to check if the company has the expertise and machines to provide the product parts you need.
Talk About Delivery Times
How long will the delivery take from the time you send the order to when the parts arrive at your facility? That could be a major deciding factor when you check out forging companies.
Fact Check the Background
Learn more about the company. How long has it been around? How much experience does it have? Does it specialize in a specific industry or market? Does it have a niche? Has it worked with any of your competitors?
Consider Credentials
What kind of credentials does the company have? What about its staff? Does it employ seasoned staff? It’s also important to check if the company adheres to industry standards and specs.
Ask About the Process
How will the entire process go? What do you need to do to get the orders going? Also, if there are any mistakes with the product, will they replace it or compensate you for the loss of your time? Sort out those details, so you know what to expect if you pick this company out of the other suppliers on your list.
Factor in Communication
Is it easy to talk to the company’s team? If you have any changes with the product specs, are they quick to implement those changes to make sure there’s zero to minimal fallout? If you and the company are on the same page and it’s easy to talk to them, that’s a good sign.