supplier accountability
[səˈplaɪər ə.kaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti]
nounpl: supplier accountabilities
responsabilidade do fornecedor
1. The obligation of suppliers to meet agreed-upon standards, deliver quality products/services, maintain transparency, and answer for their performance and conduct
Supplier accountability is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring consistent quality in our supply chain.
A responsabilidade do fornecedor é essencial para manter a confiança e garantir qualidade consistente em nossa cadeia de suprimentos.
2. The responsibility of suppliers to comply with contractual terms, legal requirements, ethical standards, and environmental regulations
The company strengthened supplier accountability by implementing regular audits and performance metrics.
A empresa reforçou a responsabilidade do fornecedor implementando auditorias regulares e métricas de desempenho.
3. A system ensuring suppliers are answerable for their actions and can be held liable for failures or non-compliance
Supplier accountability measures include penalties for late deliveries and quality failures.
As medidas de responsabilidade do fornecedor incluem penalidades por atrasos nas entregas e falhas de qualidade.
In Brazil, supplier accountability has become increasingly important as companies modernize supply chain practices and adopt international standards. Both large multinational corporations and growing mid-sized companies use formal accountability systems, particularly in automotive, manufacturing, and technology sectors. In the US, this term is standard in business vocabulary and is often part of corporate governance structures. The concept reflects global trends toward ethical sourcing, sustainability, and risk management in supply chains.
Related Idioms & Phrases
holding suppliers accountable
supplier accountability framework
end-to-end supplier accountability
shared accountability with suppliers
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