The partners you hire are reflective of the goals you've set and your decision-making.

People are complaining about not having FREE password software. For a few dollars a month, the software will store your most important information, yet, people want it free? The value isn’t to store your passwords; it’s to protect them, otherwise use pen and paper.

Your company suffers when it relies on weak aircraft maintenance partners or cheap alternatives.

These are the significant characteristics of a trusted supply chain partner:

Look for how they build trust. They should be calm, responsive, and knowledgeable.

Be aware of their credibility. They should articulate successful client outcomes and what it means for you.

They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They’re responsive, clear, and concise.

Your point-of-contact must be able to consult you on various areas of your business and help you improve it.

When working with a supply chain partner, look for these cautionary signs.

They push their products or services. “Hi John, it’s Nate, I have doodad # 12345 in stock, wanna buy it?”

Industry knowledge is localized to their company. They can’t talk about significant trends or the importance of making critical changes for the future.

They’re not friendly and make it hard to do business with them.

Look at your supply chain partners from a global perspective. Price is never the whole story. Great partners will save you time and money.