Supplier evaluation is the regular, criteria-based assessment of the suppliers you already work with. It shows who delivers reliably, where quality, cost or dependency risks arise and which suppliers to develop, secure or replace. We set up the evaluation, run it and derive concrete actions.
Supplier evaluation vs. supplier qualification
Qualification decides whether a new supplier is approved: pre-selection, audit, initial samples, release. Evaluation starts afterwards and assesses on an ongoing basis how approved suppliers actually perform. If you are looking for new suppliers or a second source, start with supplier and supply chain intelligence.
Criteria catalogue
| Criteria group | Example criteria | Typical data source |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Complaint rate, ppm, handling of 8D reports, audit results | QM system, incoming inspection |
| Delivery | On-time delivery, quantity accuracy, response to changes | ERP, scheduling |
| Cost | Price development, cost transparency, contribution to savings | Purchasing, quote comparisons |
| Technology and collaboration | Engineering capability, communication, innovation | Engineering, purchasing, supplier meetings |
| Risk | Single-source dependency, financial stability, location and sub-supplier risks | Credit information, supply chain analysis |
| Sustainability and compliance | Certificates, supply chain due diligence, environmental and social standards | Self-assessments, certificates, audits |
What you get
- Criteria catalogue with weighting tailored to your part spectrum
- Scorecard with scoring logic and data sources your team can maintain
- Evaluation and classification of the suppliers in scope
- Action plan for critical suppliers, optionally with second-source options
Frequently asked questions
How often should suppliers be evaluated?
It depends on the supplier’s importance. Strategic and critical suppliers are reviewed more often than uncritical catalogue parts. We agree a rhythm that your existing data can sustain.
Do we need special software?
No. ERP and QM data plus a well-built scorecard are enough to start. Whether software pays off becomes clear once the scoring logic is in place.
What does supplier evaluation cost?
It depends on the number of suppliers and commodity groups, the data situation and whether we only build the system or also run the evaluation. After the initial call we quote a fixed price.