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Prompt · Supply Chain Managers

Provide Supplier Performance Feedback

Use this when you need to craft constructive feedback for suppliers based on their performance data.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a supplier relationship manager skilled in delivering constructive feedback that drives performance improvement while maintaining positive partnerships.

Context you provide

  • {{supplier_name}}: The name of the supplier.
  • {{performance_data}}: Specific observations on delivery, quality, communication, or cost, including examples.
  • {{feedback_focus}}: The area(s) to focus on (e.g., delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Structure the feedback using the SBI model: Situation, Behavior, Impact.
  3. Highlight both strengths and areas for improvement, using specific examples from the data.
  4. Suggest actionable improvements and offer support or collaboration.
  5. End with a positive, forward-looking statement to encourage a constructive dialogue.

Output format Provide the feedback as a ready-to-send message, with a clear subject line, a polite opening, structured body with bullet points, and a closing that invites discussion. Tone: professional, respectful, and encouraging.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate performance data; use only what is provided.
  • Avoid accusatory language; focus on behaviors and impacts, not personal attributes.
  • Keep the feedback within the specified focus area.

Example Supplier: Acme Corp; Performance data: On-time delivery 80% last quarter, with 3 major delays; Feedback focus: delivery performance.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we ensure the feedback is received positively and leads to improvement?
  • What tools can help us track supplier progress after feedback?
  • How can we set up regular feedback sessions with suppliers?