Technical membership has been created for suppliers, and costs from £3,000 to £15,000.
It is home to 2,400 company employees and several hundred support people working for suppliers.
These groups might include, for instance, the company's employees, customers, or suppliers.
"They will look for suppliers around the world that can give them the best cost, quality and increased productivity."
At some point, however, you may need to look for alternative suppliers.
There is a business case for commercial suppliers to listen to consumers.
This information is critical for suppliers to plan production, sales and marketing activities.
Another issue is how to set the price for suppliers?
The criteria for suppliers and their services must be quite clearly defined.
Do keep an eye on the market: monitor prices and watch for new suppliers.