How to Build a Supplier Performance Tracker

To build a supplier performance tracker, you do not need a new process. The purchasing and payment flows already produce the data; it just has to be attributed to the supplier record.

Why supplier reviews are anecdotal

Performance is discussed from memory, and memory favours the most recent problem.

Late deliveries remembered, on-time ones forgotten
Quote competitiveness assessed per purchase, never in aggregate
Quality issues raised verbally and unrecorded
Renewal decisions made without evidence

What can be measured from existing data

Metric	Source
Spend per supplier	Approved payables connected to their record
Quote competitiveness	How often their quote was chosen
Document compliance	Whether their documents stay current
Issue frequency	Returns or complaints connected to them
Status history	Periods marked temporarily blocked

How to build it in Jestor

Ensure every payment in Jestor references the supplier record rather than naming them in text.
Record competing quotes on purchase requests, including which was chosen.
Keep supplier documents on the record with their expiry dates.
Connect returns or quality issues to the supplier record.
Build indicators on the supplier table, filtered by period.

Why choose Jestor for supplier management?

Because Jestor is relational, everything connected to a supplier — payments, quotes, documents, issues — is reachable from their record without any additional tracking process.

The status field means a decision to restrict a supplier is enforceable rather than advisory: a supplier marked temporarily blocked is visible at the point a payment is being approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate process to track this?

No, the data comes from purchasing and payments. See jestor.com.

Can I see everything paid to one supplier?

Yes, from their record.

Can a supplier be restricted?

Yes, through the status field.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

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