Suppliers

Konecranes is dedicated to improving material handling in manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals, and we do this with the support of our suppliers, who have a critical role in ensuring our products and services meet strict quality demands and are delivered on time. Together we strive to continuously improve for the benefit of Konecranes’ customers.

Doing business with Konecranes

Konecranes works closely with suppliers across indirect and direct spend categories. These partnerships are a key part of how we secure reliable, high-quality products and services for our customers. Strong cooperation helps us maintain consistency, improve performance, and ensure smooth operations across our supply chain.

To support the collaboration, we use our Global Supplier Manual and Supplier Code of Conduct. These documents outline our shared requirements, expectations, and ways of working. They help suppliers understand the standards we follow and what is needed to meet our quality, safety, and delivery commitments.

By following these guidelines together, we keep our cooperation clear and ensure deliveries stay on schedule and meet the quality our customers rely on.

Becoming a supplier

Konecranes suppliers play an important role in ensuring that our products and services meet the quality expectations and are delivered in time. We are interested of all supplier offerings that can enhance Konecranes' products and services or our own operations.

Suppliers must be qualified before commencing any business with Konecranes. This qualification requires suppliers and subcontractors to fulfil the following main characteristics:

Compliance with the Konecranes Supplier Code of Conduct ,
Compliance with the requirements of Konecranes Values and Policies ,
Financially sound and cost-effective operations,
Compliance with performance requirements and expectations related to quality, availability, and delivery times.

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Supplier onboarding process

Candidate screening

Identifying potential suppliers who meet Konecranes' basic criteria for capability and alignment with company values.

Supplier qualification

Assessing the supplier's management systems, technical capabilities, compliance, and sustainability practices to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products or services.

Internal evaluation

Analyzing the supplier's fit within Konecranes' operations and strategic goals.

Product qualification check

Testing and validating the supplier's products or services to ensure they meet Konecranes' specific requirements and quality standards.

Decision-making & contracting

Making a final decision on supplier onboarding and formalizing the partnership through contracting.

The relationship between Konecranes and a supplier is based on mutual respect for written agreements and the specified requirements of individual orders. The business relationship and performance must also be appraised, maintained, and continually improved. This relationship may evolve in some cases towards strategic co-operation and joint planning of future business areas.

Konecranes will categorise and segment onboarded suppliers internally. Based on segmentation level, Konecranes may nominate a supplier manager to assume overall business responsibility for the supplier. Supplier segmentation determines the basic rules of overall relationship management and such aspects as the frequency of periodical business review meetings between the companies. Forecasting and the frequency of demand updates will be agreed separately with each supplier to serve the needs of both companies.

Further details about Konecranes supplier onboarding and qualification criteria from the Konecranes Global Supplier Manual. If your company is a startup, click here to see different ways to collaborate with Konecranes.

Sustainability practises

At Konecranes, sustainability and safety are a priority. Discover how Konecranes collaborates with suppliers to drive innovation and create a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Sustainability

Konecranes is focused on reducing environmental impact through sustainable innovation. Learn more about our journey towards a more sustainable future.

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Safety

Safety is in our DNA. Find out more about the steps we take to create a safer work environment for everyone.

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Cybersecurity

Konecranes is committed to protecting data and ensuring the security of our systems. Explore how we safeguard our operations and customer information.

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