How Distributors Use Supplier Scorecards to Improve Performance

Episode 49 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna explore how distributors use supplier scorecards to objectively measure vendor performance, reduce late shipments, and negotiate better terms. They break down a real example from a Midwest industrial distributor that cut lead time variance by 40 percent after implementing a weighted scorecard system covering on-time delivery, defect rates, and responsiveness. The hosts discuss how to set up a scorecard, what metrics matter most, and how to share results without alienating suppliers. The episode also touches on common pitfalls like data accuracy and supplier pushback. #SupplierScorecards #VendorPerformance #DistributorStrategy #SupplyChainMetrics #OnTimeDelivery #QualityControl #Negotiation #Business #B2B #WholesaleDistribution #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Procurement #LeanDistribution #KPI #SupplierRelations #ContinuousImprovement Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo