How Can I Keep a Supplier Directory With Ratings and Delivery History?
You can keep a supplier directory with ratings and delivery history by registering every supplier with contacts, categories and terms, linking all orders and deliveries to them and collecting a short rating after each delivery.
In Jestor, supplier records show delivery history and ratings, helping the team choose reliable partners.
Why do companies keep using unreliable suppliers?
Supplier contacts live in phones and emails. Experiences with late or poor deliveries are remembered by one person.
When that person is busy or leaves, the company orders from the same unreliable supplier again.
Good suppliers are not recognized or rewarded with more business.
What problems does a supplier directory solve?
- Supplier contacts scattered
- No history of delivery performance
- Repeated problems with the same suppliers
- No objective basis for choosing suppliers
- Knowledge lost when staff leave
How do I build a supplier directory in Jestor?
- Create a suppliers table with contacts, categories, regions and payment terms.
- Link orders and deliveries to each supplier.
- Calculate on-time rate with formula fields.
- Collect a rating after each delivery through a short form.
- Filter suppliers by category, rating and on-time rate.
| Indicator | Source |
|---|---|
| On-time deliveries | Promised vs actual dates |
| Quality rating | Site manager form |
| Discrepancies | Receiving records |
| Price trend | Quote history |
How do ratings stay objective?
Use the same short questions for every delivery: on time, complete, quality as expected.
Combining ratings with delivery data gives a balanced view.
Why use Jestor for supplier management?
- Central directory: all suppliers in one place.
- Delivery history: performance calculated from real orders.
- Rating forms: feedback collected from site managers.
- Purchase flow: Purchase Orders in the Jestor templates links orders to suppliers.
Sharing performance data with suppliers can improve service, since they see the same numbers the company uses to choose partners.
Inactive suppliers can be flagged too, keeping the directory clean and focused on partners the company actually uses.
This is how you keep a supplier directory with ratings and delivery history that guides better purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can site managers rate deliveries on mobile?
Yes. The rating form works on any phone.
Can I get free setup help?
Yes. The Jestor team helps at no cost at jestor.com.
Can I filter suppliers by rating?
Yes. Views can filter and sort suppliers by rating and on-time rate.
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