In order for the NTT Group to provide the customers with good communication services, etc., the cooperation with many business partners is essential. The business partners of the NTT Group are in extremely diverse fields. They include, for example, vendors of communication facilities (switchboards, etc.) and communication equipment (telephones, etc.), contractors installing communication facilities and customer bearingspremise equipment, and dealers delivering the Group's products and services to the customers. In order to ensure that the customers can use the Group's communication services with a sense of security, the NTT Group and its business partners continue to maintain mutual trust, fulfill their responsibilities and strengthen their relationships so that they can keep growing.
In order for the NTT Group to continue providing the customers with competitive and most advanced services at reasonable costs, the Group considers it essential to introduce new technologies and new products that are highly cost-effective on a timely basis.
To that end, it has become increasingly important for us to accurately grasp the customer needs, establish good partnership with the suppliers and make a concerted effort to realize ubiquitous broadband society.
 NTT's Web site for Procurement Information
In order to establish a mutually dependable partnership in an open manner for the procurement activity of the NTT Group,
the Group has formulated and publicized its basic procurement policies. In addition, for the convenience of suppliers, the Group announces its procurement information on its web site. It also has contact points for providing guidance and receiving inquiries about procurement not only in Japan but also in North America and Europe.
Basic Policy of the NTT Group Procurement
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Conduct its procurement in an open and transparent manner, taking into account its business needs;
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Provide non-discriminatory and competitive opportunities to both domestic and foreign suppliers; and
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Conduct global and market-driven procurement of competitive products that meet its business needs. |
 Guidelines for Green Procurement
The NTT Group early started a green procurement activity aimed to reduce the environmental impact. The Group prepared guidelines for green procurement in 1997, urging all the member companies and suppliers to observe them strictly. The guidelines represent the Group's basic concept of green procurement and describe the matters necessary for the Group and its suppliers to contribute to the protection of the environment on a consistent basis.
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