This beginner-level course is for anyone entering a role in procurement, logistics, or operations who needs to master a fundamental business skill: accurately tracking and updating vendor performance data. In approximately 90 minutes, you will learn the precise, step-by-step process that turns raw data into reliable business intelligence. This is a practical, hands-on course that focuses entirely on the job task.
Track and Update Vendor Performance Data
Track and Update Vendor Performance Data
This course is part of Supplier Performance & Risk Management Specialization
Instructor: LearningMate
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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Accurately update vendor performance records by locating data and entering it into tracking systems according to a set schedule.
Skills you'll gain
- Performance Measurement
- Data Validation
- Supplier Performance Management
- Procurement
- Data Integrity
- Verification And Validation
- Record Keeping
- Data Management
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Data Maintenance
- Vendor Management
- Performance Metric
- Business Intelligence
- Performance Analysis
- Data Capture
- Performance Reporting
- Data Entry
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There are 2 modules in this course
This first module lays the groundwork for accurate performance tracking. Learners will discover why their role is critical for maintaining data integrity and preventing major business failures. They will learn to identify key performance metrics and master the foundational skill of locating the correct data sources according to a set schedule, ensuring they are fully prepared for the data entry process.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, learners move from knowledge to action. They will follow a step-by-step process for accurately transcribing performance data from a source document into a vendor scorecard. Through a hands-on lab and guided reflection, they will master the data entry workflow and the non-negotiable final step of verification.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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