Supplier Approval
The Questionnaire module allows new and existing suppliers to complete an application form with the resulting answers being rated and an overall score calculate giving the risk measure. This module also includes a calendar function that allows suppliers to announce to you their factory shutdowns.
The questionnaire module boasts a wide range of features including:
Supplier Shutdown Calendar
The Supplier shutdown calendar allows you to view when all of your suppliers are closed. The screen shows how many suppliers are closed for each day of the selected month and allows you to mouse over the day to view the supplier names. You can also view a specific suppliers shutdown dates from with the supplier screen.
Site Visit Request & Completion
Where a questionnaire or application form doesn't quite meet the requirements a site visit can be requested by an administrator, this would allow a member of the quality department to visit the supplier and report back on their findings and if they believe the supplier should be added to the companies supplier list.
Accreditation Certificates
The questionnaire allows the supplier to upload digital copies of all their accreditations, they can then proceed to enter an expiry date if one is present. When a certificate is about to expire the portal automatically duplicates their last questionnaire and emails the supplier requesting them to re-file the application with their new accreditation by sending them an email request, this allows supplier data to constantly be up to date.
Automated Scoring
Based on your scoring matrix, each questionnaire is giving a score which in turn is given a colour coded band, the bands are a visual indication on whether or not that supplier should be accepted. On top of this there are colour coding's for potential spend and value of business. Administrators can enter the potential spend via the admin console which then updates the band.
The questionnaire is generated based on your requirements, you can ask any questions you like and assign scoring as you wish. Any additional accreditations can be added and un-related ones removed you really do have freedom of choice!
