EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT

MSI collaborates with its suppliers from the beginning stages of the part and product development process. This brings forth significant advantages due to the involvement of suppliers in cross-functional teams from the very initial stages of product development. It helps in improving and ensuring accountability and alignment throughout the product development, innovation and launch processes. Additional benefits of early supplier involvement include:

• Better production quality

• Lower production & development costs

• Shorter development cycle

• Aligned technology strategies