For industrial companies, the process of purchasing materials which allows to minimize costs of supplies and
increases its efficiency is very important. The variety of elements enforces a proper approach to the processes of
planning and organizing shopping. Supply department acting globally and regionally can generate huge savings
dictated by the relevant purchasing process.
Supply not only has a huge impact on savings, but also plays an essential role in the process of growth of company's
efficiency. Its optimization allows to use previously unnoticed opportunities to reduce costs mainly related to critical
analysis of parts and suppliers categories and to look for consolidation and substitution opportunities available on the
market. Effective impact on suppliers should be visible, not only in the value of orders, but primarily in the partner
relations with customer. Guarantee of success in selection of strategic supplier is durability and stability and the
possibility of long-term cooperation. The essence of relationship between user of equipment and supplier of part is
based on mutual obligations and trust. It brings results in the form of greater efficiency and productivity and lower
costs of supply, where the main sources of purchase cost reduction should be searching among suppliers of universal
parts.