

Conformity with ISO9001:2008 is the first step in achieving this goal. The TBA group shall perform development of supplier quality management systems development with the goal of obtaining supplier conformity to the technical specification TS16949. We appreciate suppliers' understanding that quality is an absolute prerequisite for our business, and we expect that all TBA group suppliers will devote themselves to quality in development and production. We need to keep up with customers' increasing expectations of product quality. Consistently high quality is the main reason for our products excellent reputation and for the trust we enjoy from customers.

One of our highest priorities at TBA group is quality. In a safe working environment, workers can concentrate their efforts on manufacturing, and make products of good quality. Manufacturing is carried out by people, so it is of utmost importance to secure a safe environment for people to carry out manufacturing without worry. Suppliers need to undertake product development and deploy manufacturing processes that address the customer's needs and wants. We expect suppliers to provide the best possible products at the most competitive price. We request that suppliers monitor and respond to performance results provided by TBA group. Commitments made by our buyers are made on behalf of our entire organization. Toyota Boshoku America (TBA) group will develop and reward suppliers for performance and improvement. All parties understand and are playing by the rules of the game (both buying and selling rules). Business is evaluated across all products and services, not just on a part by part basis. Value becomes the measure of success in both buying and selling. What is success in a competitive collaboration environment? It drives us to jointly define the best solution for our business relationship. It accepts and embraces that we exist in an environment in which we have competitors and competing objectives. What does "Competitive Collaboration" mean? Most importantly it recognizes that our relationships and successes are interdependent. Supplier Standards Competitive Collaboration
