Supplier appraisal describes all those activities undertaken to evaluate a potential source of supply. The criteria considered will depend upon the nature of the acquisition, but most evaluations explore technical capability, capacity, quality of service and financial health. Supplier appraisal may involve desk-based research, such as checking references or commissioning credit checks, or field research, such as visits and trials.
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