SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
6. Supplier Prestige Program This program rewards high-performing vendors with“ Preferred Supplier” status, granting them expedited procurement paths and reduced administrative friction
7. Supplier Employee Development( SED) Apple incentivises long-term operational loyalty by funding free vocational training and university-level education for the employees within their supply chain
8. The Global Supplier Value Awards Cisco rewards excellence by publicly honouring suppliers in categories like“ Quality” and“ Innovation”, providing massive marketing value and industry-wide credibility
9. The Service Provider Network( SPN) Amazon incentivises third-party vendors by granting them“ Certified” badges, which increases their visibility and trust scores within the global marketplace
10. Strategic Supplier Engagement( SSE) The SSE program provides top-tier partners with direct, frequent access to GM’ s senior leadership to co-develop future automotive mobility platforms procurementmag. com 107