Suppliers
Description of the values Steelcase places on supplier relationships
If you've checked out The Steelcase Story, you know that our portfolio of solutions address the three core elements of an office environment:
- Interior architecture
- Furniture
- Technology
Supported by our manufacturing facilities, employees and dealers worldwide, our global success comes from our ability to help people have a better day at work. Key to that success is a strong supply chain.
We work with our suppliers to mutually serve our customers and shareholders. Together, Steelcase and our suppliers strive to meet and exceed quality standards, improve efficiencies and effectiveness, as well as manage resources and costs. We have established guidelines, tools and programs to enhance this outcome, such as:
- Supplier relationship standards
- Supplier approval, selection and management process
- Supplysync, a private, Internet-based exchange
- Supplier diversity
Supplier Relationship
Our core values are at the heart of what makes Steelcase a great company. At Steelcase, we:
- Act with integrity
- Tell the truth
- Keep commitments
- Treat people with dignity and respect
- Promote positive relationships
- Protect the environment, and excel
We expect our suppliers to embrace our values and promote sustainable business practices by remaining financially strong, providing a safe and healthy workplace, obeying local laws and regulations, and actively maintaining earth-friendly environmental practices.