Vendor Performance Evaluation Checklist for Supply Chain
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Delivery & Lead Times
Assesses adherence to agreed-upon delivery schedules and lead times.
On-Time Delivery Percentage (%)
Average Lead Time (Days)
Last Delivery Date
Number of Late Deliveries (Past 12 Months)
Comments on Delivery Performance
Delivery Method (e.g., Truck, Air)
Product Quality & Compliance
Evaluates product quality, adherence to specifications, and relevant compliance standards.
Defect Rate (%)
Description of Quality Issues (if any)
Compliance with Industry Standards?
Quality Control Documentation (e.g., Certificates)
Adherence to Product Specifications?
Date of Last Quality Audit
Pricing & Cost Management
Reviews pricing competitiveness, cost reduction initiatives, and overall cost-effectiveness.
Quoted Price per Unit
Actual Price Paid per Unit
Price Variance (%)
Explanation of Price Variance (if applicable)
Payment Terms Adherence
Cost Reduction Initiatives Proposed
Total Cost Savings Achieved (if any)
Communication & Responsiveness
Measures the vendor's communication clarity, responsiveness to inquiries, and problem-solving abilities.
Average Response Time (Hours)
Clarity of Communication
Describe any communication challenges encountered.
Proactive Communication (e.g., updates on delays)
Date of last significant communication review
Communication Channels Used
Risk Management & Business Continuity
Evaluates the vendor's risk mitigation strategies and ability to maintain supply continuity.
Vendor Financial Stability Score (1-10)
Geographic Risk Exposure Level
Description of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Summary
Last BCP Review/Update Date
Potential Disruptions Considered in BCP
BCP Documentation (Optional)
Sustainability & Ethical Practices
Assesses the vendor's commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and social responsibility.
Do they have a publicly available sustainability policy?
Percentage of materials sourced sustainably (estimated)
Which certifications do they hold (e.g., Fair Trade, B Corp)?
Describe their efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Do they conduct audits of their supply chain to ensure ethical labor practices?
Upload documentation related to sustainability reporting (e.g., CSR report)
Innovation & Collaboration
Measures the vendor’s willingness to collaborate on innovation and process improvements.
Describe any collaborative initiatives undertaken with the vendor.
Rate vendor’s willingness to explore new technologies (1-5, 1=Not at all, 5=Very willing)
Has the vendor proactively suggested process improvements?
Which of the following areas has the vendor shown interest in innovating?
Attach any documentation supporting collaborative efforts (e.g., meeting minutes, joint project plans).
Contractual Compliance
Verifies adherence to contractual obligations, including payment terms and service level agreements.
Contract Start Date
Contract Renewal Date
Contract Value (USD)
Payment Terms Adherence
SLA Compliance (Service Level Agreement)
Notes/Comments on Contractual Compliance
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