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Supplier Scorecard Template

This free resource was developed to serve as a simple, user-friendly tool that enables brands and importers to evaluate their suppliers effectively. It is designed to assess various types of suppliers, including those responsible for the final finished goods, assembly stage contract manufacturers, and suppliers of raw materials or components.

By utilizing this tool, businesses can rate their suppliers based on several performance metrics, ensuring transparency and consistency in their supply chain management.

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Disclaimer: Factored Quality is not held responsible for the use of this document and will not be liable for any actions taken by buyer or supplier in use of this template.

An independent lawyer should use the terms outlined in this template and verify their efficacy for your business and buyer / supplier relationship. This document should be used purely as a template or starting point to think about your supply chain relationship

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