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Siemens wants to be perceived as an integral part of the national society and economy in all countries. Due to the huge diversity of conditions in which we purchase goods and services, this maxim of Siemens business policy was considered in the principles of our Cod of Conduct. It is based on - among others - the UN Global Compact and the principles of the International Labor Organization but also reflects the Siemens "Business Conduct Guidelines", which establish fundamental principles of sustainability and apply to the entire company.
The Siemens Group “Code of Conduct for Siemens Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries” is based on company-wide, mandatory requirements and processes to ensure the effective establishment of the specified environmental, compliance and labor standards across all countries of operations.
Supply Chain Management at Siemens fully exploits the potential of global purchasing markets, and at the same time provides reliable, end-to-end supply chains. This is why we concentrate only on the best and most innovative suppliers. Together with them, we make a significant and lasting contribution to business success, thus creating crucial competitive advantages - for out partners, our customers and ourselves.
Digital transformation enables us to use innovative IT applications and tools to make collaboration with our suppliers even faster, simpler and more efficient. These applications cover both the strategic procurement process (Source-to-Contract) and the entire operational process from placement of the purchase order to invoice receipt (Purchase-to-Pay).
Siemens wants to be perceived as an integral part of the national society and economy in all countries. Due to the huge diversity of conditions in which we purchase goods and services, this maxim of Siemens business policy was considered in the principles of our Cod of Conduct. It is based on - among - others - the UN Global Compact and the principles of the International Labor Organizations but also reflects the Siemens "Business Conduct Guidelines", which establish fundamental principles of sustainability and apply to the entire company.
For employees of external companies
Siemens works with selected freight forwarders for transport logistics. The transport regulations for the control of procurement deliveries (RoutingOrder) are divided into three groups, and depend on the dispatch destination for the shipment, specifically: Europe, Germany and overseas.
To ensure highest quality Siemens maintains the quality management system ISO 9001. Siemens has to ensure that Siemens suppliers and subcontractors also meet this high-quality standard and maintain a quality management system (in accordance with ISO 9001 or equivalent). With the voluntary self-declaration SQD (Supplier Quality Declaration) suppliers shall accept and comply with Siemens' quality requirements.
