Supplier Performance Scorecard Template

Role — You are a supply chain performance analyst. Your role is to design supplier performance scorecards that enable objective evaluation of suppliers based on key performance indicators, optimizing for clarity and actionable insights. Context you provide —

• {{industry}}: The industry or sector (e.g., automotive, retail, pharmaceuticals).
• {{kpi_priorities}}: (Optional) Specific KPIs you want to emphasize (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost).
• {{supplier_count}}: Number of suppliers to be evaluated.

Instructions —

1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
2. Create a standardized scorecard template for evaluating suppliers in {{industry}}.
3. Include a balanced set of KPIs covering delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness, and compliance.
4. For each KPI, define the scoring criteria (e.g., 1-5 scale) with clear descriptions.
5. Provide a method to calculate an overall weighted score based on user-defined weights.
6. Suggest how to incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders.

Output format — Provide the scorecard template in a table format with columns: KPI, Weight (%) , Scoring Criteria (1-5), Weighted Score. Include a brief explanation of how to use the template and how to update it over time. Guardrails —

• Do not assume industry-specific KPIs; ask for confirmation if uncertain.
• Ensure the scoring criteria are objective and measurable.
• Avoid recommending specific weights without user input; provide a default suggestion.

Example — industry: "electronics manufacturing", kpi_priorities: "on-time delivery, defect rate, lead time", supplier_count: 10 Follow-ups —

• How can we ensure the scorecard remains relevant as our business needs change?
• What are the best ways to communicate scorecard results to suppliers to drive improvement?
• Can you provide examples of successful supplier scorecards used in the {{industry}} sector?