Supplier Management.
Singlepoint’s Supplier Management module helps you to keep track of, and action, the multitude of criteria relating to managing your entire supply base.
Capture everything
By combining records management with workflows, users get automatically notified of up-coming actions, which are collated into their to-do list. Executed through workflows, you can assign tasks to other colleagues, log supporting documents, set fresh review dates and capture everything automatically into your audit trail.
Drive full compliance
Our Supplier Management module helps you to meet all your legal obligations regarding contracts and payment terms. It also helps with managing risk by providing alerts for overdue payments or potential issues with contract terms.
End-to-end visibility
Gain valuable visibility into supplier performance through Radar BI and unlock real time reporting on the status of your supply chain. You will also have full integration capabilities to other related modules including non-conformance, corrective action and audit.
Automate tasks, unlock real-time information
Save time when managing your suppliers using Singlepoint’s workflow driven task management, notifications and reminders. From requesting quotes through to invoicing and payment reminders, get a real-time, detailed view of records across the full supplier lifecycle.
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Case studies
Doncasters Trucast: Business Intelligence enhances efficiency
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Fablink: NPI and APQP
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ZF: Document Control and Management
ZF revolutionises document management with Singlepoint, leading to significant time savings and risk reduction.
Teleflex: Customised complaints module enhances global operations
Senior Quality Engineer Tineke Soors praises Singlepoint for transforming Teleflex’s customer complaint handling, making it more efficient and transparent.
Pactrol: Customised workflows streamlining cross-border operations
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United Language Group: Achieving global compliance with Competency Checker
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Kasai: Improving Engineering Change Processes
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Metrol: Calibration Manager
Metrol Technology’s journey with Singlepoint’s Calibration Manager is a testament to the power of a single source of truth. Witness a transformation marked by efficient workflows, user empowerment and the unmatched versatility of Singlepoint.
Bandvulc: From disjointed audits to streamlined efficiency
Hitachi Rail Europe, Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. and a total railway system supplier offering rolling stock, traction equipment, signalling, traffic management systems and maintenance centres.
CooperVision: Transforming a manual complaint process
Discover how CooperVision transformed its customer complaint handling from a cumbersome manual ordeal into a dynamic, automated system with the integration of Singlepoint, boosting efficiency and visibility across the board.
FAQs
Does Singlepoint supplier management include reporting?
Yes. Singlepoint Supplier Management includes reporting and dashboards to help monitor supplier performance, track trends, identify risks, and support informed decision-making.
What is the difference between supplier management software and a vendor management system (VMS), and which does a manufacturer need?
Supplier management software focuses on supplier quality, performance, compliance, and risk. A VMS is typically used to manage temporary labour and external services. Manufacturers generally require supplier management software.
What is supplier performance management, and how does dedicated software improve on tracking it in a spreadsheet?
Supplier performance management measures quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance. Dedicated software automates data collection, reporting, and trend analysis, providing greater accuracy and visibility than spreadsheets.
What should a manufacturer look for in supplier management software to support ISO 9001 clause 8.4 (Control of Externally Provided Processes)?
Look for supplier evaluations, performance monitoring, audit management, issue tracking, corrective actions, and reporting. These features help demonstrate effective control of externally provided products and services.
How does Singlepoint Supplier Management connect to issue management, audit management, and CAPA to close the loop on supplier quality issues?
Supplier issues can be linked directly to audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions. This creates a connected process that improves traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
How does supplier management software support IATF 16949 requirements for supplier monitoring and development?
It helps manage supplier performance, audits, corrective actions, and development activities. Centralised records and reporting support ongoing monitoring and compliance with automotive quality requirements.
We have experienced quality escapes traced to supplier failures and need a formal system to track performance, raise non-conformances, and manage corrective actions. How does supplier management software support this?
It centralizes supplier performance data, non-conformances, audits, and corrective actions in one system. Automated workflows and reporting help identify issues early and ensure actions are completed and effective.