Linde Group is an international conglomerate of one of the world's top 1000 industrial and commercial enterprises, with over 120 companies worldwide.
It is one of the 30 companies that make up the Frankfurt DAX stock index in Germany.
Linde Group sold Linde forklifts from 2005 to 2007, which are owned by the German Kaion Group.
Linde is the only manufacturer in the world that applies hydrostatic transmission technology to industrial vehicles.
Linde (China) Forklift Co., Ltd. is Linde Forklift's Asian base and the largest forklift manufacturer in China with the most advanced technology and equipment.
1. Volume of Goods/Services
2. Quality
3. Cost
4. Delivery Performance
5. **Innovation**: Ability to offer new products or solutions.
6. **Financial Stability**: Long-term viability and reliability of the supplier.
7. **Customer Service**: Responsiveness and support provided to the company.
8. **Partnership**: Collaborative approach and alignment with the company's goals.
9. **Sustainability**: Environmental practices and social responsibility.
10. **Compliance**: Adherence to industry standards and regulations.
These suppliers are crucial to the company's operations and often have a strong, strategic partnership with the company.