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Supplier Scorecard

供应商评分卡

Framework

框架

IRON LAW: Evaluate on QCDS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service) — Not Just Price

The cheapest supplier who delivers defective parts late with no support
is the most expensive supplier. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) includes:
purchase price + incoming inspection + rework + downtime from defects +
expediting fees + management overhead.

NEVER select suppliers on price alone.

IRON LAW: Evaluate on QCDS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service) — Not Just Price

The cheapest supplier who delivers defective parts late with no support
is the most expensive supplier. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) includes:
purchase price + incoming inspection + rework + downtime from defects +
expediting fees + management overhead.

NEVER select suppliers on price alone.

Four Evaluation Dimensions (QCDS)

四大评估维度（QCDS）

Dimension	Weight (typical)	KPIs
Quality	30-40%	Defect rate (PPM), incoming inspection pass rate, certifications (ISO 9001), corrective action responsiveness
Cost	20-30%	Unit price, total cost of ownership, price stability, payment terms
Delivery	20-30%	On-time delivery rate, lead time, lead time variability, flexibility for rush orders
Service	10-20%	Responsiveness, communication quality, technical support, willingness to collaborate on improvements

维度	权重（常规值）	关键绩效指标（KPIs）
质量	30-40%	缺陷率（PPM）、来料检验合格率、认证资质（ISO 9001）、整改响应速度
成本	20-30%	单位价格、总拥有成本（TCO）、价格稳定性、付款条款
交付	20-30%	准时交付率、交付周期、交付周期波动、加急订单灵活性
服务	10-20%	响应速度、沟通质量、技术支持、协作改进意愿

Scoring Method

评分方法

Define KPIs per dimension (2-3 per dimension)
Set weights (must sum to 100%)
Score each KPI: 1-5 scale with clear definitions:
- 5 = Excellent (top 10% of suppliers)
- 4 = Good (meets all requirements consistently)
- 3 = Acceptable (meets most requirements)
- 2 = Below expectations (frequent issues)
- 1 = Unacceptable (critical problems)
Calculate weighted total
Classify: A (>4.0), B (3.0-4.0), C (2.0-3.0), D (<2.0)

定义关键绩效指标（KPIs）：为每个维度确定2-3个指标
设置权重：权重总和必须为100%
为每个KPI评分：采用1-5分制，明确定义：
- 5 = 优秀（处于供应商前10%水平）
- 4 = 良好（持续满足所有要求）
- 3 = 合格（满足大部分要求）
- 2 = 未达预期（问题频发）
- 1 = 不合格（存在严重问题）
计算加权总分
分级：A级（>4.0）、B级（3.0-4.0）、C级（2.0-3.0）、D级（<2.0）

Supplier Classification & Actions

供应商分级与对应举措

Grade	Score	Strategy
A	>4.0	Preferred supplier, increase business, joint development
B	3.0-4.0	Approved supplier, maintain, targeted improvement
C	2.0-3.0	Conditional, improvement plan required within 90 days
D	<2.0	Phase out, begin alternative sourcing immediately

等级	分数	应对策略
A级	>4.0	优先合作供应商，增加业务量，开展联合开发
B级	3.0-4.0	合格供应商，维持合作，针对性改进
C级	2.0-3.0	有条件合作，需在90天内提交改进计划
D级	<2.0	逐步淘汰，立即启动备选供应商寻源

Risk Assessment

风险评估

Risk Factor	Question	Mitigation
Single source	Is this supplier the only source for a critical component?	Develop backup supplier
Geographic	Is the supplier in a region prone to disruption?	Dual-source across regions
Financial	Is the supplier financially stable?	Monitor credit, require financial disclosures
Capacity	Can the supplier scale with our growth?	Capacity commitment agreements
IP	Does the supplier have access to our proprietary designs?	NDA + IP clauses in contract

风险因素	评估问题	缓解措施
单一供应商	该供应商是否是某关键组件的唯一来源？	开发备选供应商
地域风险	供应商所在地区是否易受干扰？	跨地区双供应商布局
财务风险	供应商财务状况是否稳定？	监控信用状况，要求提供财务披露
产能风险	供应商能否随我们的业务增长同步扩产？	签订产能承诺协议
知识产权（IP）	供应商是否接触我们的专有设计？	签订保密协议（NDA）并在合同中加入知识产权条款

Supplier Development Program (SDP)

供应商发展计划（SDP）

For C-grade suppliers worth keeping:

Gap analysis: Where specifically are they falling short?
Improvement plan: Specific, measurable, time-bound targets
Support: Provide training, share best practices, co-invest if needed
Review: Monthly progress checks, 90-day formal reassessment
Decision: Improved to B+ → continue. Still C or worse → phase out.

对于值得保留的C级供应商：

差距分析：明确指出他们的具体不足
改进计划：制定具体、可衡量、有时限的目标
支持举措：提供培训、分享最佳实践，必要时共同投入资源
进度回顾：每月检查进度，90天进行正式重新评估
决策：提升至B+级 → 继续合作；仍为C级或更差 → 逐步淘汰

Output Format

输出格式

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Supplier Scorecard: {Supplier Name}

Overall Score: {X.X} / 5.0 — Grade: {A/B/C/D}

Detailed Scores

Dimension	Weight	Score	Weighted
Quality	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Cost	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Delivery	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Service	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Total	100%	—	{X.XX}

Dimension	Weight	Score	Weighted
Quality	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Cost	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Delivery	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Service	{%}	{X.X}	{X.XX}
Total	100%	—	{X.XX}

KPI Details

KPI	Target	Actual	Score
Defect rate	<500 PPM	{X} PPM	{1-5}
On-time delivery	>95%	{%}	{1-5}
...	...	...	...

KPI	Target	Actual	Score
Defect rate	<500 PPM	{X} PPM	{1-5}
On-time delivery	>95%	{%}	{1-5}
...	...	...	...

Risk Assessment

Risk	Level	Mitigation
{risk}	H/M/L	{action}

Risk	Level	Mitigation
{risk}	H/M/L	{action}

Action Plan

{Based on grade: preferred/maintain/improve/phase out}

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{Based on grade: preferred/maintain/improve/phase out}

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Gotchas

注意事项

Weighting should reflect YOUR priorities: A medical device company should weight Quality at 50%+. A commodity buyer might weight Cost at 40%. Don't use generic weights.
Score inflation: Purchasing teams may inflate scores to avoid difficult conversations with suppliers. Require data-backed evidence for each score.
Review frequency: A-grade quarterly, B/C-grade monthly, D-grade weekly until resolved.
Supplier relationship matters: Scorecards are tools for improvement, not punishment. Share results with suppliers transparently — the best suppliers want feedback.
TCO includes hidden costs: Don't forget: incoming inspection labor, warehouse space for safety stock (to cover unreliable delivery), engineering time for quality issues, customs/logistics for overseas suppliers.

权重应匹配自身优先级：医疗设备企业应将质量权重设为50%以上；大宗商品采购方可能将成本权重设为40%。切勿使用通用权重。
评分虚高：采购团队可能为避免与供应商产生冲突而虚高评分。要求每项评分都有数据支撑。
回顾频率：A级供应商每季度回顾，B/C级供应商每月回顾，D级供应商每周回顾直至问题解决。
供应商关系至关重要：评分卡是用于改进的工具，而非惩罚手段。向供应商透明分享评分结果——优质供应商渴望获得反馈。
总拥有成本（TCO）包含隐性成本：不要忽略以下成本：来料检验人工成本、为应对不可靠交付而预留的安全库存仓储成本、处理质量问题的工程时间成本、海外供应商的报关/物流成本。

References

参考资料

For TCO calculation methodology, see
```
references/tco-calculation.md
```
For supplier audit checklists, see
```
references/supplier-audit.md
```

有关TCO计算方法，详见
```
references/tco-calculation.md
```
有关供应商审核清单，详见
```
references/supplier-audit.md
```