Choose what onboarding proves
List the documents, contacts, and operational checks needed before a supplier can receive work. Assign an owner and expiry date to time-sensitive evidence. A file upload alone does not prove the document was reviewed. Keep approval status separate from document completeness and show the reason for a rejected or expired submission.
Define each measure
On-time delivery depends on an agreed date and quantity. Quality measures need a consistent definition of defects and inspected volume. Publish the formula and data window beside a score. Do not compare suppliers with different responsibilities using an unexplained overall number. Keep low-volume samples visible so a single delivery does not appear conclusive.
Allow a correction process
Source records can contain incorrect dates or quantities. Let authorized users request a correction with supporting evidence. Preserve the original entry and the reason for the change. Share only the information relevant to the supplier or internal role; other suppliers’ performance and commercial terms should not appear in the same accessible view.
Connect reviews to action
Assign an improvement task when a measure falls outside the agreed range. Record the owner, due date, and next review. Avoid automating supplier suspension solely from an opaque score. Start with a scorecard that people can inspect and challenge, then consider automation once data quality and decision rules have been established.
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