4010 – 12 – The Relationship Between Quality and Purchasing

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Departments will need to rely on each other to get the job done right. Purchasing, for example, acquires all the parts and raw materials needed to manufacture company products. They are critical to the needs of the internal customer.

Most companies will have a variety of agreements with its supplier. Ensuring all the products suppliers send match the products ordered also falls under the purchasing department’s purview. To ensure precision, purchasing will always be in contact with suppliers. By documenting all transactions and staying in contact with suppliers and internal customers, purchasing contributes to the overall quality of a product.