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![]() First off, why are you with your current suppliers
If it isn't the last one, you could be doing both yourself and your company a favour by looking a little deeper. |
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The problem with evaluating a supplier relationship is that it is just that - a relationship. As such, a whole host of subjective feelings and emotions can get in the way. For a more objective view, try our really useful evaluation checklist template. We've matched it with a supplier record, so you can document the supplier's performance and keep the two sheets as one file. » Get your supplier evaluation template « |
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Using your evaluation checklist is simple yet effective.
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Now look at the first sheet – the supplier record.
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Fill out a sheet for each supplier you use, then use these notes in addition to the scores to evaluate the supplier against alternative vendors. If you save yourself even one hassle by choosing a better vendor, the effort will have been worth it. And if you find that you're already with the best supplier, show your manager and score yourself some points! Yes, it's important to find a supplier that you can trust. But for most products and services, being at the mercy of a single supplier isn't a smart move. Consider having at least one back-up option for as many suppliers as possible. Recommendations are a great way to find reliable suppliers - try asking your colleagues. If you don't have anyone to ask, we recommend DeskDemon's forum boards. They're a fantastic way to get advice on a range of topics and sticky situations. |
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