Suppliers
Our relationship with suppliers and subcontractors must be based on mutual respect. We
therefore have a responsibility to :
· seek fairness and truthfulness in all our activities, including pricing, licensing, and
rights to sell;
· ensure that our business activities are free from coercion and unnecessary
litigation;
· foster long-term stability in the supplier relationship in return for value, quality,
competitiveness and reliability;
· share information with suppliers and integrate them into our planning processes;
· pay suppliers on time and in accordance with agreed terms of trade; and
· seek, encourage and prefer suppliers and subcontractors whose employment
practices respect human dignity.