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New Vendor 90-Day Check-In

90 days into contract: review with vendor — don't wait for renewal to find issues.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Break "sign and forget" — active tracking at adjustable point.

Steps

1

Prep data: SLA hits, tickets, team feedback.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You catch issue that'd compound 9 more months.

Evidence base

School: Supplier Relationship Management

Founders: Kraljic · State of Flux (1983)

Kraljic (1983) founded SRM; State of Flux Global SRM Research (annual since 2007) documents best practices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "New Vendor 90-Day Check-In" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "New Vendor 90-Day Check-In"?

You catch issue that'd compound 9 more months. In the short term: 90 days later, vendor performance up — you alerted earlier.

Is "New Vendor 90-Day Check-In" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Supplier Relationship Management (Kraljic, State of Flux (1983)). Kraljic (1983) founded SRM; State of Flux Global SRM Research (annual since 2007) documents best practices.

Is "New Vendor 90-Day Check-In" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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