Hoshizaki endeavors to deepen awareness of the Group’s basic policy on procurement and regularly holds information meetings for suppliers. In addition, suppliers are regularly reevaluated, even though a business relationship already exists, using the supplier checklist, and the relationship is reviewed. Suppliers that fail to meet required quality levels are asked to take steps to correct the disparity.
In this time of COVID-19, we have implemented a temporary management status survey for suppliers. We also initiated a survey that goes beyond primary suppliers to encompass secondary suppliers as well to ensure stable procurement.
In addition, HOSHIZAKI AMERICA—our U.S. subsidiary—audits its suppliers on-site in principle periodically. These audits cover policies on quality and process controls as well as other items, including code of conduct, labor safety and hygiene, and environmental protection measures. This approach underscores efforts to promote sustainable procurement in cooperation with suppliers.