Suppliers make a strong commitment to the process.(Saturn Corp.'s relationships with suppliers)(Brief Article) From: Purchasing | Date: June 7, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

"True success I believe comes from the partnerships developed between Saturn and its sup pliers," says Jacque Smith, supplier manager, Saturn Corp., Springhill, Tenn. Each of Saturn's primary suppliers appoints an executive to a team that meets quarterly. This strategic executive team makes a strong commitment to support processes being developed at Saturn.

Smith should know about success in MRO buying. Saturn, an innovative GM company that manufactures small to midsize ...