SUPPLY SELECTION AND SUPPLY CHAIN MATURITY - IMPORTANT AREAS OF THE QUALITY PRODUCTION ASSURANCE

The paper pay s attention to selected information focused on the key requi rements and criteria used in both the conventional su p- plier selection and sustainable supplier selection processes. The auth ors introduce the supply chain maturity levels, which, together with the supplier selection and assessment issue , is th e essential area for the assurance of the high quality, safety and dependability of the products.