Expectations of Production Companies Operating in Poland towards Suppliers with Regards to Implementation of the Sustainability Concept

Abstract

It can be observed that manufacturing companies (especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)), by promoting the implementation of the sustainability concept among their suppliers, refer to the requirements included in international standards which constitute guidelines for the implementation of quality, environmental and safety management systems. The effective implementation of these guidelines of the standards are often subject to initial and periodic evaluation as well as self-evaluation by suppliers. It can be seen that OEMs not only require effective implementation of quality, environmental and security management systems, but also offer a supplier a development program to improve their processes and products. The aim of the article was to try to define the expectations of production companies towards their suppliers regarding the implementation of the sustainability concept. The study presents the results of empirical research conducted with the computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) technique in medium and large manufacturing companies operating in Poland. The results of these studies indicate the important role of the requirements included in international management standards as the expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers. The surveyed manufacturing companies focus in particular on reducing the risk of noncompliance and limiting the negative environmental impact by suppliers on the processes and products.

Expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers in terms of implementing improvement activities

“…This may entail lessening the influence on the environment, helping moral employment practices and abiding by pertinent laws and standards. According to Urbaniak et al (2021), the implementation of quality and environmental management systems enables the standardization of activities in the field of sustainability transparency and improvement of supply chain management efficiency. Therefore, the great emphasis put on improving environmental issues by suppliers by the surveyed production companies seems right and justified.…”

“…Moreover, manufacturers' expectations of suppliers may be influenced by aspects such as company size, capital or implemented management systems. The need for research in this area is indicated in the works by, among others, Urbaniak, Tundys, and Ankiel (2021) and Urbaniak, Zimon, and Madz ık (2023b). Considering the above, the article aims to map the expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers in terms of implementing improvement activities.…”

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