The suppliers for LORCH must satisfy the following requirements:

• high competitiveness with regard to price, quality, adherence to delivery dates and flexibility
• constant readiness for costs reduction and transparency as well as increased productivity
• innovation strength, continuous product and process improvements
• ability for the creation of prototypes
• acknowledgement of the Lorch purchase conditions
• zero defects principle for all deliveries
• fulfilment of all current quality requirements
• consignment as method for improvement of performance in the supply chain
• a quality system based on DIN ISO 9000 ff.
• technical support and advice
• open and early communication