Suppliers, Quotes, and Purchase Orders

The lessons

1. Compare Quotes Fairly Members

   You finish with: quotes compared on total landed cost

2. A Supplier Scorecard Members

   You finish with: a scorecard for price, quality, and speed

3. Purchase Orders With No Surprises Members

   You finish with: a clear purchase order template

4. Negotiate by Email Members

   You finish with: a polite email asking for a better deal

5. On-Time and In-Full, Charted Members

   You finish with: a chart of each supplier's delivery record

6. A Twice-Yearly Supplier Review Members

   You finish with: a review routine and a backup supplier