____________________ Ropsley Ltd ( PJD Group Ltd . and PJD Mechanical Engineering Ltd .)
we never stand still and continually seek improvements .”
High quality manufacturing requires positive and long-term relationships with reliable supply partners . David outlines what the company looks for in its suppliers : “ It ’ s not just the quality of the products but also the quality of service . We look for the same standards from our supply chain as we offer to our clients which is delivering projects on time and of the highest quality . We spend a lot of time auditing our suppliers to ensure not only the highest quality products but also ethical practices .”
“ If we are let down by a supplier , we try and understand the root cause and what a new path would look like ; we don ’ t throw the baby out with the bathwater . We ’ ll seek to help them improve if we think they can learn from us in the same way we can learn from other businesses . Saving money by using a cheaper supplier is a short-term gain that can come with collateral damage ; instead , we seek longer term relationships because so many of the clients we work with have such high barriers to entry and once inside , we remain there by delivering a safe , high-quality service ,” David adds .
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