Transition from subjective supplier evaluations to a strategic, data-driven approach with Analyze and Shortlist Top Suppliers. This intermediate course is designed for procurement professionals, supply chain managers, and business analysts who need to make objective, defensible sourcing decisions. You will master the development and application of a weighted-scoring model, a powerful tool for translating complex business priorities—like quality, cost, and ESG performance—into a clear, quantifiable framework.

Analyze and Shortlist Top Suppliers

Analyze and Shortlist Top Suppliers
This course is part of multiple programs.

Instructor: LearningMate
Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Learner will build and apply a weighted-scoring model to objectively analyze, evaluate, and shortlist top suppliers based on key business criteria.
Skills you'll gain
- Supplier Management
- Negotiation
- Case Studies
- Data Visualization
- Vendor Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Business Reporting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workflow Management
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Business Metrics
- Strategic Sourcing
- Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Procurement
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There are 2 modules in this course
This foundational module establishes the critical business imperative for moving beyond simple, subjective supplier selection (like price-only checks). You will examine the high-stakes risks associated with tactical purchasing, using real-world scenarios to illustrate how poor decisions lead to major failures (e.g., product recalls or supply chain disruptions). The module introduces the Weighted-Scoring Model as the indispensable strategic tool that transforms qualitative business priorities into an objective, quantifiable framework. By dissecting its core components (criteria, weights, and scoring scales), you will gain a conceptual map for the entire process, bridging the gap between high-level corporate goals (like quality and sustainability) and the specific, measurable criteria required for an effective and defensible supplier scorecard.
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This module covers the entire strategic sourcing workflow, moving from technical modeling to executive communication. Learners will master the complexities of building an auditable weighted scorecard, including Total Cost of Ownership normalization, hierarchical weighting, and performing sensitivity analysis to validate rankings. The module culminates in synthesizing these quantitative results into a professional Recommendation Portfolio that includes a Strategic Analysis Report and a forward-looking Risk Mitigation and Negotiation Levers for senior leadership.
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2 videos3 readings2 assignments
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