Fredrik Axelsson - The Procurement Framework blog at LHTS

Supplier Corrective Action Report in Procurement: How Buyers Stop Supplier Problems from Repeating

When a supplier delivers defective goods, missing documentation, wrong parts, or services that do not meet requirements, the first priority is often to solve the immediate problem. The buyer may need replacement...

Non-Conformity Report in Procurement: How Buyers Handle Supplier Quality Problems

In procurement, problems do not end when goods are delivered. Sometimes the supplier delivers the wrong item, the wrong quantity, damaged material, incomplete documentation, poor quality, or goods that do not meet...

a storage manager checking the Return Material Authorization

Return Material Authorization in Procurement: How Operative Buyers Manage Supplier Returns

When goods arrive with defects, wrong quantities, transport damage, expired shelf life, or the wrong specification, the operative buyer often becomes the person who must turn the problem into a controlled process....

Balancing Process Control and Cost of Quality in Procurement

Cost of Quality in Procurement: How Much Supplier Control Is Enough?

How to Strike the Perfect Balance; Process Control and Cost of Quality in Procurement Supplier Management.

Transfer of rights is an important clause in procurememnt contract

Transfer of Rights in Procurement Contracts: How Buyers Avoid Losing Control of the Supplier Relationship

In procurement contracts, the transfer of rights clause is crucial for clearly defining the rights and obligations that can be transferred from one party to another

Lead Time in Procurement: How Buyers Prevent Late Deliveries and Planning Problems

Lead time in procurement is more than the time between a purchase order and delivery. Learn how buyers use lead time to prevent late deliveries, control open POs, improve planning, and reduce...

Material Requirements Planning in Procurement: How Operative Buyers Use MRP Signals

A core component of ERP systems is Material Requirements Planning (MRP), which ensures that the right materials are available at the right time for production.

Where used function and Bill of material (BOM)

Where-Used Function in Procurement: How Buyers Use BOM Data to Understand Impact

One of the critical functions of ERP software is the Where Used function (collection BOM) for buyers, which helps buyers understand product data and inventory.

Supplier onboarding chacklist for operative buyer

Supplier Onboarding for Operative Buyers: How to Set Expectations Before Problems Start

Most operative buyers know the feeling of working with a “good” supplier and a “bad” supplier. Some suppliers respond quickly, confirm orders on time, update delivery dates, and understand what the buyer...

Expediting in Procurement: How Operative Buyers Prevent Delivery Problems

But what happens when you're saddled with a supplier known for poor delivery performance? Enter the world of expediting and learn The Power of Expediting.