This mind map template supports you in the suppliers' assessment for which you need to consider several aspects: the products or services specifications and how well they perform, what are their delivery capabilities and their popularity on the market, do they have any references or how are they rated by other organizations? Other important elements to look out for are the financial and administrative ones, such as pricing structure, financial stability and the return policy, which has to be clear and precise. Your supplier must provide proof of their commitment to high-quality standards, so after considering all these factors, it's time to make a plan about how you will track and measure their performance. Establish some indicators and reflect on the delivery percentage, the reject rate of the products, or the time they take to resolve any negative situations that may occur. Go on with your evaluation and add your requirements. Include the pricing, the payment terms, the ordering flexibility, terms and conditions, and SLA's if applicable. Where to next? Enter the supplier's name and the product or service you are evaluating. What are the risks with this purchase? What could go wrong? Impact What would be the impact of 'Risk' on your operations? Are there any strategic aspects to the relationship with the supplier of this product or service? If this is a level 1 or level 2 purchase, do you have alternatives in case this supplier does not work out? Is this purchase critical for your organization? Add a requirement for the product or service you will be purchasing. How will you monitor the performance of this supplier? What will be your thresholds for acceptable performance? Type in any other factors that influence the evaluation of this supplier. Do they have formal processes for correcting problems, handling complaints and escalating issues? Will you have a dedicated and responsive contact person? Is this supplier a similar kind of organization to yours? Can you establish their informal reputation? Do you have independent references or testimonials from organizations similar to yours, who have similar requirements? What do they do when defective products or services are shipped? Do they check and test adequately before shipping? Can you assess their Quality Assurance processes? Can you assess their financial stability? Are their payment terms acceptable? Do their prices meet your requirements? Can they consistently meet your required lead times and availability of product or service? Does this supplier have the capacity and capability to deliver your required levels, and can they deliver reliably? How well does the product or service meet your essential requirements? 思维导图可以帮助你集思广益，建立概念之间的关系，组织和产生想法。 然而，思维导图模板提供了一种更容易上手的方法，因为它们是包含特定主题信息和指导说明的框架。从本质上讲，思维导图模板确保了将特定主题的所有元素结合在一起的结构，并可作为个人思维导图的起点。思维导图模板是一种资源，可为创建特定主题的思维导图提供实用的解决方案，无论是用于商业还是教育。 Mindomo 为你带来智能思维导图模板，让你毫不费力地运作和思考。 您可以从Mindomo的商业或教育账户中选择各种思维导图模板，也可以从头开始创建自己的思维导图模板。任何思维导图都可以转化为思维导图模板，只需在其中一个主题上添加进一步的指导说明即可。Learn how to evaluate a supplier to provide the best services or products to your customers and maintain them committed and satisfied.
Where to next?
Once you have finished your evaluation, you can use it to compare against other options, or as a basis for negotiation with your preferred supplier, to strengthen the weaker areas.
Download or Print your mind map or Share it with your colleagues.Supplier's Name
Strategic requirements
Risks
Risk
Think about:Relationship
Benefits
Is there a technological trend or a business opportunity that you could benefit from by choosing this supplier?Alternatives
Alternative
Criticality
Do you need to have alternatives to ensure supply? Or could you manage without it?
Choose from the suggested levels or enter your own description.Ranking
Your requirements
Requirement
Think about:
Prioritize your requirements by clicking an icon:Monitoring
Measure metrics
Consider:Evaluation
Other factors
Problem resolution
Are they able to respond in an appropriate timeframe for your operations?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Communication and support
How will they communicate with you through the ordering and support processes?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Organisational match
Are they likely to understand your pressures and concerns?
Do they understand your market?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Reputation
Think about:
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:References
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Returns policy
Do they have clear processes for handling returns?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Quality Control
What reject rate are they willing to guarantee?
Do they supply products or services to other customers with high-quality requirements?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Quality Assurance
Do they pursue continuous quality improvement?
Do they have an active quality policy?
Do they have quality certifications such as ISO 9001?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Financial stability
Are they a well-established company with a history of reliably supplying other organizations?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Payment terms
Will their terms fit in with your cashflow management and stock holding?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Pricing structure
Do they depend on minimum levels of business?
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Lead times
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Capabilities and capacity
Rate this factor by clicking an icon:Specification
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