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The Supplier Performance and Recovery Kit HandbookChapter 14 of 18

Setting it up in thirty days

WeekDoToolsDone when
1Agree roles and the meaning of each status with purchasing and the general manager. Build the approved list from your vendor table: scope, status, certificate dates for every supplier that affects product. Ask every supplier that touches your parts for its special process sources.C03, C16One list; a scope on every line; the sub-tier survey sent
2Rate every supplier at equal weights and set re-evaluation and surveillance intervals from the ratings. Move every open supplier corrective action into the register with a date for its current stage.C02, C06, C08Every supplier rated; every open SCAR has a stage and a date
3Score last quarter for every supplier, agree the counting rules, and send each supplier its line. Start the weekly supplier meeting.C04Scorecards sent; two weekly meetings held
4Agree the escalation ladder with the general manager. Decide which Red suppliers need an improvement plan or a recovery plan. Plan the quarter's business reviews. Give the general manager the one-page summary.C10, C11, C12, C05Ladder agreed; plans opened; reviews booked; summary delivered

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