Supplier Relationship Management Template

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Maintaining strong supplier relationships is crucial in the fashion retail industry. This template helps you track interactions with suppliers and prioritize tasks to enhance these critical connections. From setting up quarterly meetings to developing a supplier appreciation program, follow a structured approach to manage and improve your supplier relationships.

Use this template to ensure you stay on top of supplier interactions, resolve issues promptly, and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical & Immediate

  • Resolve supplier issues due in 3 days
    ☐ Identify any existing issues ☐ Communicate with suppliers to resolve
  • Improve internal communication about suppliers due in 1 week
    ☐ Create communication plan ☐ Implement communication plan
  • Set up quarterly supplier meetings due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify key suppliers ☐ Set dates for meetings ☐ Prepare agenda for each meeting

Critical & Not Immediate

  • Review supplier contracts due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Identify contracts due for renewal ☐ Review terms and conditions ☐ Prepare negotiation points
  • Implement supplier performance tracking due in 1 month
    ☐ Identify key performance indicators ☐ Implement tracking system
  • Negotiate better payment terms due in 1 month
    ☐ Identify suppliers for negotiation ☐ Prepare negotiation strategy
  • Develop supplier appreciation program due in 3 months
    ☐ Create program parameters ☐ Communicate program to suppliers

Not Critical & Immediate

  • Update supplier contacts due in 5 days
    ☐ Review current contact list ☐ Update with any changes
  • Audit supplier invoices due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Collect all supplier invoices ☐ Perform audit
  • Establish backup suppliers due in 2 months
    ☐ Identify potential backup suppliers ☐ Initiate contact and discussions