Supplier relations

Inventory Management / Optimisation, S&OP

June 11, 2025

5 min read

Why Lead Time Analysis is the Secret Weapon of Strong Supplier Relationships

Lead times are more than estimates; they are commitments that shape your supply chain’s success. In this post, we explore how lead time analysis uncovers the gap between promised and actual delivery times, strengthens supplier relationships, and helps you hit key KPIs with confidence. Learn how the right tools turn data into accountability and better performance.

AGR Inventory

Reporting & insights, S&OP

May 22, 2025

5 min read

Top 5 Metrics to Track on Your Vendor Scorecard

From delayed deliveries to inaccurate orders, small vendor issues can snowball into major supply chain disruptions. In this post, we break down the five key metrics every supply chain team should track to evaluate and improve supplier performance. Whether you're managing dozens of vendors or just starting to formalize reviews, this guide will help you turn data into better decisions—and stronger supplier relationships.

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Inventory Management / Optimisation, Reporting & insights

May 12, 2025

5 min read

Why You’re Always Chasing Supplier Answers (and How to Stop)

Many supply chain teams rely on scattered spreadsheets and emails to track supplier information, leading to outdated lead times and missed opportunities. This blog explores how fragmented vendor data silently disrupts planning, creates inefficiencies, and makes supplier relationships harder to manage. It shows how centralizing supplier performance tracking—especially around lead times—can transform daily operations from reactive to strategic. Plus, it offers a free Vendor Data Checklist to help teams get started with the right data in one place.

AGR Inventory

Inventory Management / Optimisation

April 1, 2025

4 min read

Supplier Relationship Management: The Crucial Data Your Business Can’t Afford to Miss

Strong supplier relationships are built on more than just communication—they rely on data. From accurate lead times to fulfillment rates and future purchase forecasts, the right information can transform how you collaborate with vendors. In this blog, we break down the key supplier data your business needs to reduce risk, negotiate better, and streamline purchasing decisions.

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