Vendor Lead Time Validation Checklist
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Scope & Pre-Validation Activities
Defines the scope of the validation and initial preparations.
Vendor Name
Service/Product Category
Brief Description of Lead Time Validation Scope
Geographic Region of Vendor
Date of Validation Start
Number of Products/Services Included in Validation
Key Stakeholders Involved (Select all that apply)
Data Gathering & Documentation Review
Collecting all relevant data and documents related to vendor lead times.
Vendor Lead Time (Days)
Date Lead Time Provided by Vendor
Vendor's Explanation for Lead Time
Vendor Lead Time Documentation (e.g., quote, agreement)
Safety Stock Level (Days)
Notes on Documentation Review
Lead Time Currency
Number of Units per Order
Initial Validation - Documented Lead Times vs. Historical Data
Comparing the vendor's stated lead times against our internal records and past experiences.
Vendor Stated Lead Time (Days)
Historical Average Lead Time (Days) - Last 12 Months
Historical Max Lead Time (Days) - Last 12 Months
Historical Min Lead Time (Days) - Last 12 Months
Lead Time Variance Type
Comments on Variance (if any)
Date of Last Shipment from Vendor
Upload Historical Shipment Records (Excel/CSV)
Vendor Communication & Clarification
Directly engaging with the vendor to understand and clarify any discrepancies.
Summarize the initial vendor lead time information received.
What was the vendor’s stated reason for any discrepancies?
Record the details of the conversation with the vendor representative (date, time, person).
New Vendor-Provided Lead Time (Days)
Was the new lead time accepted?
If the lead time was not accepted, explain why and what actions are being taken.
Date of Communication with Vendor
Time of Communication with Vendor
On-Site Visit/Audit (Optional)
Physical verification of processes and potential bottlenecks at the vendor's facility (if applicable).
Vendor Facility GPS Coordinates
Overall Impression of Vendor Facility (Cleanliness, Organization, etc.)
Observed Process Bottlenecks?
Estimated Production Capacity (Units/Week)
Detailed Notes on Equipment/Technology Used for Logistics Processes
Supporting Photos/Videos of Logistics Operations
Confirmation of Communication Protocols (e.g., EDI, Email)
Date of On-Site Visit
Estimated Time Spent at Site
Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
Identifying potential risks associated with the validated lead times and creating plans to address them.
Identify Potential Risks Related to Lead Time Validation
Estimated Impact Score (1-5, 1=Low, 5=High) for Each Identified Risk
Estimated Probability Score (1-5, 1=Low, 5=High) for Each Identified Risk
Describe Mitigation Strategies for High-Priority Risks (Impact > 3 or Probability > 3)
Contingency Plans Already in Place (select all that apply)
Detailed description of 'Other' contingency plan (if selected in MULTIPLE_SELECTION)
Date for Reviewing Effectiveness of Mitigation Plans
Responsible Party for Monitoring & Implementing Mitigation Plans
Documentation & Approval
Formal documentation of the validation process and securing necessary approvals.
Validation Summary & Findings
Lead Time Validation Report (PDF/Excel)
Validation Outcome
Validation Completion Date
Validation Team Lead Name
Team Lead Signature
Approval Status
Approver Comments (If Rejected)
Ongoing Monitoring & Review
Establishing a system for ongoing monitoring and periodic review of the validated lead times.
Date of Last Lead Time Review
Frequency of Lead Time Reviews (in months)
Review Outcome: Is the current lead time still valid?
Notes and Observations from Review
Was a root cause analysis performed if the lead time deviated?
Attach any supporting documentation (e.g., vendor communications, performance reports)
Summary of corrective actions taken based on review findings (if any)
Next Scheduled Review Date
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