Reports
Vendor Evaluation Questions
Friday, February 19th, 2010The process of evaluating vendors is an ongoing task which every purchasing department should be performing at regular intervals. In this process, you are inviting dialogue or communication with your vendors, which is always good.
What types of questions should you ask your vendors? Ask questions directly related to areas which require improvement and do not [...]
Subcontractor Performance Report Template
Monday, July 6th, 2009In the simplest form, a subcontract is a purchase order written with more explicit terms and conditions. Its complexity and management varies in direct proportion to the value and size of the job. The management of a subcontract may require unique skills and abilities because of the amount and type of correspondence, charts, performance reviews [...]
Supplier Evaluation Form
Thursday, June 11th, 2009The evaluation of suppliers is a continuing purchasing task. Current suppliers should be monitored to see if they are meeting expectations. New sources need to be screened to see if their potential warrants serious consideration for future business. This post will focus on evaluating current major suppliers which are important to the success of your [...]
Site Audit Form Example
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009As a purchasing professional, it is your responsibility to ensure vendors supplying key commodities or performing works on behalf of your organization are reputable and will not cause your firm to be invited to the party in the event someone is charged for violating an environmental law or standard. To reduce the chances of this [...]
Purchasing Month End report example
Saturday, April 25th, 2009Are you a Materials Manager or someone responsible for managing the purchasing and warehouse department for your company? Have you been asked to put together a month end report and / or want to improve your existing reporting? RFQ48 – Purchasing / Warehouse month end report template might be just what you are looking for.
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