Developing Suppliers with a Long-Term Mindset

Supply chain collaboration key to Caterpillar success
Jun 23, 2015 11:25 AM ET
Frank Li of Caterpillar’s Global Supply Network Division identifies solutions and works to improve supplier success.

Frank Li, segment manager for fabrications and non-metallics, identifies training and development opportunities from the supply base and then works with various teams within Caterpillar’s Global Supply Network Division to identify solutions. “In working with our supplier base, I see them grow every day. I’ve seen great results from working with local suppliers — Caterpillar and the local community both benefit from the suppliers’ success,” says Frank. And suppliers benefit from our success. But to achieve this, collaboration is critical.

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