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Suppliers

Everything you need to collaborate with us - from requirements and expectations to key documents and ways of working.

Our approach

Supplier partnerships

We work closely with our suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions worldwide. As a KONE supplier, you operate in a transparent and structured environment, guided by clear processes, mutual trust, and continuous improvement.

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What we expect from our suppliers

Clear expectations help us work efficiently, fairly, and consistently with our suppliers worldwide.

 

To ensure successful collaboration, we expect our suppliers to:

 

  • Deliver consistent quality and on-time delivery performance
  • Follow agreed processes and commercial requirements
  • Comply with our KONE Supplier Code of Conduct 
  • Support sustainability and responsible business practices
  • Act with openness, reliability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

 

We use these documents to define our collaboration and expectations

Documents and resources

We use these documents to define our collaboration and expectations

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    General Terms and Conditions (GTCs)

    Define the contractual terms governing our collaboration, including commercial conditions, responsibilities, and ways of working between KONE and its suppliers. They form the legal and operational framework for supplier relationships with KONE.

    The applicable GTCs are referenced in purchase orders issued by KONE.

     

     

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    Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC)

    Outlines the ethical principles and compliance standards that guide how KONE works globally. Suppliers are expected to follow these standards in their business practices, relationships, and interactions with all stakeholders.

We manage supplier onboarding and invoicing in a structured and consistent way

Processes

We use these documents to define our collaboration and expectations

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Supplier onboarding

We’ve designed our onboarding process to ensure compliance, accurate supplier data, and a smooth start to collaboration. During onboarding, suppliers provide key company, banking, and compliance information needed to establish cooperation with KONE.  Once approved, suppliers become eligible to receive Purchase Orders and start working with KONE. For detailed onboarding requirements and guidance, view the Supplier Onboarding Guide below.

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Supplier invoicing

We handle invoice submission through structured e-invoicing to ensure efficient and accurate processing. To invoice KONE correctly, suppliers must follow our invoicing standards, including the use of valid Purchase Orders and approved invoice formats. Invoices that meet requirements are processed without delay, while incorrect submissions may be returned for correction.

 

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    Sustainability

    Sustainability is an integral part of how we collaborate with our suppliers across the value chain. We focus on responsible sourcing, compliance, and continuous improvement to create long-term impact together.

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    Compliance Line & Reporting

    KONE Compliance Line

    Help ensure that KONE’s values are followed throughout our supply chain by reporting suspected violations of our Supplier Code of Conduct. Reports can be submitted confidentially through KONE’s Compliance Line.