2.13 The Supplier Scorecard
Supplier quality is not subjective. It is measured by data. This chapter establishes the quarterly quantitative assessment of critical supply partners.
2.1313.1 The SupplierMetrics Scorecard(Weighted)
TheQualityQuarterly Report Card:(40%):GradingDPPMkey(DefectivesuppliersPartsonPerobjectiveMillion)data,+notSCARfeelings.Responsiveness.- Delivery (30%): OTD (On-Time Delivery)
:% of lines arrived onto thepromisedcommit date. Quality:PPMCost (Parts Per Million) defect rate + SCAR responsiveness.Commercial:20%): PPV(PriceperformanceVariance)andperformance.cost-down proactivity.Service:Service (10%): Responsiveness toshortages.RFQs and flexibility.
2.13.2 Grading Scale
- A (90-100): Preferred Partner. First choice for new business.
- B (80-89): Acceptable. Monitor closely.
- C (<80): Probation. Corrective Action required.
Final Checklist
Metric | Target | Calculation Source |
Quality | < 500 DPPM | Incoming Inspection / MRB |
Delivery | > 95% OTD | ERP Receipt vs. Promise Date |
Responsiveness | < 24h | Buyer Feedback |