The document discusses the importance of suppliers and partnership. It states that business organizations should work with suppliers in a partnering atmosphere to achieve the same quality levels. A long-term relationship of loyalty and trust between a business and its suppliers can provide improved products and services. Partnering involves a long-term commitment between organizations to achieve common goals by maximizing each participant's resources and is based on trust, shared goals and understanding expectations. The benefits of partnering include improved quality, increased efficiency, lower costs, and innovation.