Purchasing guide

Logistic requirements

• The supplier must react quickly and flexibly to changes in demand and conform to them on short-term notice. Electronic communication media are required.
• MEWA requires that the supplier immediately review incoming orders and requirements with regard to quantities and dates. If supply difficulties are to be expected, or other unforeseen events occur, the supplier is to inform MEWA immediately. Measures to safeguard supply security in critical situations are agreed upon in advance and documented. Order confirmation is not required if the items ordered are shipped immediately. In all other cases, confirmation of the order is to be sent to the MEWA company placing the request.
• Demand/capacity planning is coordinated together with the supplier and a demand fluctuation range defined. MEWA expects the supplier to provide a 100% supply within the defined demand fluctuation range. Capacity adjustment is agreed upon with the supplier in the event of extensive changes in demand.
• The supplier sends the consignment note and transport date to the individual MEWA companies. This enables the availability of the required goods to be established before they arrive. MEWA expects its supplier to be willing to implement mutual concepts.

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