title: BP: developing excellence in the global enterprise.
abstract: World-class supply management organizations like Honda of America, John Deere, Chrysler, Hewlett Packard, and Motorola all understand the power of continuous improvement in the supply base. The best supplier management and development programs help suppliers--on a long-term basis--develop their own strength and expertise in suggestion systems, new product development, and high quality production results.
authors.affiliation: Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mayo
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Moody
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking / Q000379:methods*; D007221:Industry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007857:Leadership; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital; D011357:Product Line Management / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States