SUPPLY CHAIN Self-Assessment Form URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Instructions: For each area below, please select the option that best describes your current supply chain practices. This brief self-assessment will help identify improvement opportunities and areas where NCMEP may be able to support your goals.First, please enter your email address:* Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): How would you describe your current approach to managing supplier relationships?* We have a structured SRM process with performance metrics and regular reviews. We engage suppliers regularly but do not follow a formal process. We do not have an established SRM approach. Supplier Qualification & Audits: Do you have a process to evaluate and monitor supplier performance and compliance?* All suppliers are qualified and audited regularly based on risk and performance. Some suppliers are reviewed, but the process is informal or inconsistent. We do not have a formal qualification or audit process in place. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): How do you manage risks across your supply chain?* We actively monitor and mitigate risks (e.g., geopolitical, cyber, natural disasters). We consider risks occasionally but don’t have a formal strategy. We do not currently manage supply chain risk in a structured way. Inventory Management: What best describes your current inventory management approach?* We use demand forecasting and safety stock analysis to maintain optimal levels. We monitor inventory but without structured forecasting or analysis. We do not have a formal inventory management system. Supply Chain Visibility: How much visibility do you have across your supply chain operations?* We have real-time visibility into inventory, suppliers, and logistics. We have limited visibility with some manual tracking. We have little to no visibility across our supply chain. Compliance Management (e.g., BABA, BA, ISO): Do you have systems in place to ensure regulatory and customer compliance?* We have a formal process for tracking and managing compliance. We address compliance as needed but lack a consistent system. We do not have a structured compliance process. Logistics & Transportation Management: How are your logistics and transportation processes managed?* We use internal systems (e.g., TMS) to manage and optimize logistics. We rely on third-party providers without internal management tools. We do not currently have structured logistics oversight. Supplier Diversification: How do you manage sourcing risk?* We maintain multiple sources for key components to reduce dependency. We have some redundancy but rely heavily on key suppliers. We are dependent on single-source suppliers. Technology & Automation: To what extent are you using technology in your supply chain operations?* We leverage tools like ERP, MRP, and WMS across our supply chain. We use some digital tools, but processes are still largely manual. We rely mostly on spreadsheets and manual tracking. Supply Chain Strategy & Continuous Improvement: Do you have a strategic framework guiding your supply chain decisions?* We have a documented strategy with regular reviews and improvement efforts. We have some strategic goals but no formal supply chain plan. We do not have a documented strategy or improvement plan in place. Tariff Impact: To what extent are tariffs currently affecting your business operations?* Tariffs are extremely disruptive to our business. Tariffs are significantly affecting our business. Tariffs are having a moderate impact on our business. Tariffs are having a slight impact on our business. Tariffs are not affecting our business at all. I’m not sure if/how tariffs are impacting our business. Top Challenge: What is your most pressing supply chain challenge right now?*Questions/Comments: Do you have any supply chain questions you would like addressed by our expert consultant?*
