Business Practices

StrategicSource has earned the trust and confidence of our clients and the suppliers in which we work with by utilizing exemplary business practices. StrategicSource's supplier business practices were developed to establish consistent expectations, processes and to ensure that all suppliers are treated in a fair, professional manner.

1. Referral Fees – Entertainment & Compensation –The principals and associates of StrategicSource do not accept or participate in supplier sponsored referral fees, business meals, entertainment, activities or events, nor will they accept logo bearing promotional merchandise, gifts, cash, tickets, discounts or other merchandise, services or compensation of any sort.
   
   
2. Communications – We will return phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence as promptly as possible, and handle all communications in a professional and courteous manner.
   
   
3. Request for Quote Process – StrategicSource utilizes the request for quote (RFQ) process when soliciting information and pricing.  A combination of price, quality, delivery, supplier capability and willingness to meet all stated business requirements is required for a client recommendation.
   
   
4. Price Confidentiality – Supplier pricing is proprietary and will not be shared with current or competing suppliers.
   
   
5. Supplier Alliances – StrategicSource will not establish alliances with suppliers in any category. However, given our experience, we will invite selected high performing suppliers to participate in the quote process subject to approval of the client.
   
   
6. Supplier Quote Responses – Suppliers are requested to submit quotes, pricing and all other information by the requested date in order to receive consideration in the quoting process. Responses must also be in the format requested (electronic) or will be considered a “no quote”.