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TOP > CSR > Social Aspects > Relationships with Business Partners
Supply Chain Management
Basic approach
As part of its manufacturing activities, AISIN procures a wide variety of parts and materials from numerous suppliers.
To grow along with our suppliers, we strive for fair and open transactions as we build trust relationships based on our basic policy on procurement.
- Mutual advancement through mutual trust
- Fair and open competition
- Promotion of green procurement
- Promotion of localization to be a good corporate citizen
- Compliance with laws and regulations
Fair and open competition
To provide opportunities for transactions with as many suppliers as possible, Aisin Seiki holds annual technology exhibitions through chambers of commerce and industry in each prefecture of Japan to enable each supplier to propose unique technologies and other offerings.
In fiscal 2009, 91 companies participated in events we held for suppliers based in Saitama, Nagano and other prefectures.
Technology exhibition
Promotion of green procurement
AISIN has formulated Green Procurement Guidelines in the belief that coordination with suppliers is essential for the advancement of environmentally sound business activities.
These guidelines request suppliers’ understanding and cooperation, and promote overall environmental activities.
Supporting suppliers
We support each supplier’s health and safety activities through workshops and study sessions.
In fiscal 2009, we held a risk assessment workshop for workers (81 participants from 62 companies), and a workshop on occupational health and safety regulations and major earthquake countermeasures for top management (63 participants from 60 companies).
We also hold manufacturing and compliance workshops to ensure closer cooperation on quality enhancement and regulatory compliance.
Workshop for suppliers
Communicating with suppliers
To build and strengthen trust relationships, Aisin Seiki actively communicates with suppliers at AISIN Suppliers Network and other forums. Started in 1965, the network is currently attended by 84 companies-primarily parts suppliers.
In addition to a general meeting held once a year, we actively exchange information and promote communication at various lecture meetings, workshops and informal gatherings.
Compliance with the Law for Prevention of Delays in Payment of Subcontracting Fees (hereafter referred to as the “Subcontracting Law”)
Ensuring thorough compliance through education
To ensure compliance with the Subcontracting Law, which may be thought of as the basis of responsibility in respect to subcontracts, Aisin provides thorough guidance to employees by holding regular Subcontracting Law Study Sessions inside the company. We also encourage active participation in public study sessions held outside the company in connection with the Subcontracting Law.
