A Durban-based automotive components manufacturer is rolling out a supplier scorecard. Some managers want to begin with whatever is easiest to measure; others argue for a different starting point so the scorecard drives the right behaviours. Which starting point is most appropriate?

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Begin with last year’s scorecard and simply tighten thresholds each quarter.

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Translate the company’s current operating plan into supply management targets first, then define supplier metrics.

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Poll key suppliers to choose the indicators they prefer to be evaluated on.

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Select the measures with the most readily available data to ensure rapid reporting.

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