April 8, 2026

A new partnership for new solutions: France Qualité and France Supply Chain join forces for your competitiveness

The partnership between France Qualité and France Supply Chain is a unique opportunity for companies to prepare for future challenges by combining their expertise. The complementary nature of the two associations will enable them to develop innovative solutions and boost competitiveness in the global marketplace. In an increasingly complex and uncertain environment, this initiative appears to be an appropriate response to current and future challenges. Let's take a look back at the main points discussed at the meeting, to understand the ins and outs of this promising partnership.

Securing transformations

Transformation is a major challenge for companies in an uncertain economic climate. Pierre GIRAULT, President of France Qualité, emphasized the importance of drawing lines of force to prepare for the future. Supply Chain and Quality teams play a strategic role, both upstream and downstream, in listening to stakeholders and implementing concrete guidelines. By pooling the strengths of our 2 associations, the aim is to consolidate synergies and continuously improve processes in the service of stakeholders, by integrating essential dimensions such as CSR.

This collaborative approach enables us to better anticipate regulatory changes, share best practices and develop innovative solutions to secure operations. In addition, it aims to strengthen the resilience of companies in the face of market disruptions, whether technological, economic or environmental. This strategic alliance is based on a shared vision of the future, and on the desire to make transformation a lever for sustainable competitiveness.

Replay of the webinar presenting the partnership to members of the 2 associations

Renewing our Cost/Delivery/Quality approach

Yann de Feraudy, President of France Supply Chain, emphasized the need to reassess the trilogy of costs, lead times and quality from an integrated perspective. The Supply Chain must guarantee the right product, in the right place, at the right time, while respecting optimal quality and cost criteria. The methodological approach, whether derived from total quality or Supply Chain-specific practices, needs to be harmonized to maximize overall efficiency.

This partnership seeks to go beyond traditional boundaries and offer an enriched combination of the two disciplines. By integrating advanced management tools and innovative technologiesThe two associations aim to optimize every stage of the process, from sourcing to distribution. This new approach also makes it possible to better meet customer expectations and enhance their satisfaction. In addition, it offers companies the opportunity to gain in flexibility and agility, two essential qualities for adapting quickly to market changes. Ultimately, this collaboration aims to create a more robust and efficient value chain.

Respond to the survey on Your priorities and suggestions for the partnership

Members are invited to actively contribute by proposing concrete themes to be explored within the framework of this partnership. This webinar marks the start of a promising collaboration to secure and optimize the transformations necessary for our companies' success. Through joint initiatives such as working groups and pilot projects, members will be able to leverage this synergy to overcome current constraints. Collective commitment and knowledge sharing will be the keys to the success of this alliance, paving the way for a new era of performance for our members.

About France Qualité

The Association France Qualité Performance (AFQP), also known as France Qualité, brings together nearly 2,000 public and private organizations in France through its 11 regional components. It promotes a "New Quality" that integrates Management, Strategy, QVCT, Customer Experience, CSR, Operational Excellence, etc., in order to manage all the components of an organization's performance. To this end, France Qualité promotes the sharing of best practices, produces reference publications such as Quali'Bord and White Papers, and organizes regional and national forums and events, as well as the Prix Nationaux de la Qualité and the Trophée Leader Qualité.