Managing a supplier base can be complex and time consuming. Claritum’s Supplier Management software empowers supply chain managers and print buyers to view and manage supplier contact details, capability profiles and establish and monitor KPI performance criteria. The system integrates with leading production MIS to streamline order submission and receipting by production.

• Key Features
• Search, review and select suppliers from global supplier network
• Invite your approved and preferred suppliers to join your network
• Set-up and manage supplier profiles
• Segment and profile suppliers
• Manage capability matrix
• Add catalogue prices
• Manage rules and tolerances for suppliers
• Manage internal (’in house’) suppliers
• Rate and monitor supplier performance
• Supplier selection feedback (reporting reasons for selection)
• Supplier selection cost tracking (capturing variance of selected supplier v lowest)
• MIS Integration
• Provide Instant Estimating tools to supplier base
• Benchmark suppliers on a job by job basis
• Manage tender pricing

A few examples of how Claritum’s supplier management has delivered value

1. many years. Strong relationships built up with buyers and marketing teams. Claritum deployed as part of managed services contract which enabled benchmarking of incumbent supplier prices against wider roster. Significant savings opportunities identified just by increasing competitive bidding.

2. A global pharmaceuticals company uses Claritum to track the reason and cost of suppliers selected. Each time a supplier is selected who is not the cheapest, the system captures the reason for the selection and the variance from lowest price. Information is shared with suppliers to help them improve performance and focus resources.

3. An international managed service provider wanted to rationalise its supply base. Using Claritum’s supplier network, gaps in the roster capabilities were filled, unsuitable suppliers replaced and a common sourcing process established resulting in improved process consistency and lower costs to both buyers and suppliers.