By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate them for eventual selection.
Analyze supplier performance using appropriate rating systems.
Develop and use an approved supplier list or bid list
Design scientific surveys to measure the performance of suppliers.
This Program is designed for:
Employees, supervisors, and managers from the purchasing department or other departments who are directly or
indirectly involved in the management of suppliers.
Program Outline:
Selection of Suppliers
Rating Suppliers
Types of Suppliers to Support Your
Organization
Methods for Obtaining Information
Existing versus New Suppliers
Large versus Small Suppliers
Local versus International Suppliers
Number of Suppliers to Have
Techniques for Rating Suppliers
Ranking and Rating Suppliers
Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods
Mixing Qualitative and Quantitative Methods to
Rate Supplies
A, B and C Suppliers
Evaluating Suppliers
Supplier Surveys
Procurement Variables for Measuring
Suppliers
Non-Price Variables to Watch for
Conducting Comprehensive Supplier Plant
Visits
Which Suppliers to Visit?
How Often to Visit Suppliers?
Developing a Bid List
Designing Effective Surveys to Improve Your
Operations