SUPPLIER EVALUATION & CERTIFICATION

SUPPLIER EVALUATION & CERTIFICATION
• A process to identify best & most reliable suppliers
• Sourcing decisions are made on facts & not on perception
• Frequent feedback can help avoid surprises & maintain good relationships.
• Suppliers should be allowed to provide constructive feedback to the customer
• Supplier Certification refers to “an organization’s process for evaluating the quality
systems of key suppliers in an effort to eliminate incoming inspections.” -Institute for
Supply Management