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Jul 9, 2025 · Operations

Mastering Supplier Assessment: From Pitfalls to a PDCA‑Driven Process

This article explains why many companies struggle with supplier assessments, identifies three common pitfalls, and provides a step‑by‑step PDCA framework—including indicator selection, scoring design, result grading, and system automation—to turn assessments into a strategic tool for risk control, cost reduction, and supplier improvement.