Small business data management and reporting is a core element of effective supply chain management.  It is especially important since many customers are small business owners.  Through analysis of spend data, we can define a pathway to engage key segments of the customer base as our business partners.

More importantly, this analysis contributes to informed decision-making that drives customer value. For these reasons goal setting is integral to supply chain effectiveness in:

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1. Strategic Sourcing   

2. Supplier Evaluation

3. Supplier Selection

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 It provides procurement decision-makers with an essential tool to generate brand appreciation while driving socio-economic

 impact in the communities where we operate.  Objectives of small business goal assessment:  

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• Provide an accurate and documented snapshot of the company’s present-day engagement with all sectors of the supply pool.

• Maintain appropriate reports to document efforts that align with corporate policy and underscores regulatory compliance.