What is Supplier Evaluation by Quantity in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: Supplier Evaluation by Quantity

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: This KPI helps you to determine the score of a given supplier in an organization based on the variance between the ordered quantity of items and delivered quantity of items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supplier Evaluation by Quantity is a feature of the Materials Management (MM) Purchasing component of SAP. It allows users to evaluate suppliers based on the quantity of goods they have supplied. This evaluation helps to determine which suppliers are most reliable and cost-effective. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Supplier Evaluation by Quantity, users must first enter the quantity of goods supplied by each supplier into the system. This data can be entered manually or imported from an external source. Once the data is entered, users can then view a report that shows the total quantity of goods supplied by each supplier. This report can be used to compare suppliers and determine which ones are most reliable and cost-effective. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When evaluating suppliers using Supplier Evaluation by Quantity, it is important to consider other factors such as quality, delivery times, and customer service. These factors should be taken into account when making decisions about which suppliers to use. Additionally, it is important to regularly update the data in the system so that the evaluation is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Supplier Evaluation by Quantity is just one of many features available in SAP’s Materials Management Purchasing component. Other features include Supplier Evaluation by Price, Supplier Evaluation by Quality, and Supplier Evaluation by Delivery Times. All of these features can be used together to create a comprehensive evaluation of suppliers and help users make informed decisions about which ones to use.