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Here's how you can spot and manage potential vendor risks in advance.

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Managing vendor relationships is crucial for the smooth operation of your business. It's important to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with your vendors to avoid disruptions. This means closely monitoring their performance, financial stability, and compliance with regulations and your company's standards. By staying vigilant and proactive, you can spot red flags early and take steps to address them before they become bigger issues. This can include diversifying your vendor base, negotiating better contract terms, or even finding alternative suppliers if necessary. Building strong, transparent relationships with your vendors is also key to managing risks. Open communication can help you stay informed about any potential issues on their end that could affect your business.

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Piyush Lakhote

Driving People Strategy and Growth at Hoonartek
Alef Alisson Assun??o

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1 Risk Identification

To manage vendor risks effectively, you must first be adept at spotting them. Risks can range from financial instability and poor performance to non-compliance with industry regulations. Start by conducting thorough due diligence on potential vendors, assessing their financial health, track record, and reputation in the market. Regularly review their performance metrics against the service level agreements (SLAs) you have in place. Ensure that they are also compliant with relevant laws and standards, such as data protection regulations if they handle sensitive information. By identifying risks early, you can take preemptive measures to mitigate them.

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Piyush Lakhote

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Proper due diligence would take you a long way when vendors are being considered. Whether they would be able to manage the work coming their way. if they are contract vendors then proof of accounts can be checked. EPFO can also be checked if they have been filing for PF on time. Also, GST could be another source. For Startups and small size organizations starting with vendors who are coming via references could be a good start. might not yield you good results but risk associated with the SLA and compliance is very limited and can be tracked

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2 Due Diligence

Due diligence is your first line of defense against vendor risks. Before entering into any contract, it's essential to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the vendor. This includes analyzing their financial statements to assess stability, understanding their business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and evaluating the robustness of their cybersecurity measures. Additionally, consider their ethical standards and labor practices to ensure they align with your company's values. A thorough due diligence process will reveal any potential red flags and help you make an informed decision about whether to proceed with a vendor.

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Alef Alisson Assun??o

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A due diligence é crucial para mitigar riscos ao selecionar fornecedores. Antes de firmar contratos, é essencial avaliar financeiramente a estabilidade do fornecedor, examinando balan?os e histórico de crédito. Além disso, entender seus planos de continuidade de negócios e recupera??o de desastres assegura resiliência em crises. Verificar a seguran?a cibernética protege contra viola??es de dados, enquanto avaliar padr?es éticos e práticas trabalhistas garante alinhamento com os valores da sua empresa. Incorporar critérios ESG (Ambiental, Social e Governan?a) revela fornecedores sustentáveis e responsáveis. Uma due diligence completa permite decis?es informadas, fortalecendo parcerias seguras e confiáveis.

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3 Strong Contracts

Crafting strong contracts is a vital step in managing vendor risks. Ensure that your contracts include clear terms and conditions, performance benchmarks, compliance requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. It's also wise to include clauses that allow for regular audits and reviews of the vendor's performance and practices. These contracts serve as a legal framework that holds both parties accountable and provides a clear recourse in the event of any issues arising. By setting these expectations from the outset, you can protect your business and foster a transparent relationship with your vendors.

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4 Regular Monitoring

After onboarding a vendor, continuous monitoring is key to managing potential risks. Establish a regular schedule for assessing their performance against agreed-upon SLAs and key performance indicators (KPIs). This not only helps in ensuring that they are meeting their contractual obligations but also in identifying any emerging risks or issues that need to be addressed. Additionally, keep an eye on any changes in the vendor's organizational structure, financial status, or market reputation that could signal potential problems. Proactive monitoring enables you to address issues before they escalate.

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Piyush Lakhote

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Regular monitoring can be done monthly / Quaterly based on the number of positions you work with and vendors aligned to you. Identifying non performing vendors who are not aligned with organization goals and pose a risk due to their finances should be closely monitored and could be given work that could be managed by them. We can also create a risk profile based on the competency and make sure we use the vendor effectively

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5 Relationship Building

Building a solid relationship with your vendors goes beyond contracts and compliance—it's about creating a partnership based on trust and mutual benefit. Regular communication and collaboration can lead to better understanding of each other's business processes and constraints. This relationship can become a strategic asset, as vendors may be more willing to go the extra mile for clients they value. Encourage open dialogue about potential risks and work together to develop strategies to mitigate them. A strong vendor relationship can lead to improved service quality and innovative solutions to complex problems.

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Alef Alisson Assun??o

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Construir um relacionamento sólido com fornecedores vai além de contratos; trata-se de criar uma parceria baseada na confian?a e no benefício mútuo. Comunica??o e colabora??o regulares promovem uma melhor compreens?o dos processos e restri??es de negócios mútuos. Este relacionamento pode se tornar um ativo estratégico, com fornecedores mais dispostos a se esfor?ar pelos clientes que valorizam. Incentive o diálogo aberto sobre riscos potenciais e trabalhe em conjunto para desenvolver estratégias de mitiga??o. Um relacionamento forte com o fornecedor pode resultar em melhoria na qualidade do servi?o e solu??es inovadoras para problemas complexos.

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Kim Reckhaus

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I believe Supplier Development is covering this topic as well. It is important that you define a strategy vor each of your vendors and that you align on a development plan with them. Not only to develope a new vendor, but also to improve the business relations with existing ones.

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6 Contingency Planning

Finally, having a contingency plan in place is crucial for managing vendor risks. Despite all precautions, there may be times when a vendor fails to deliver as expected. To prepare for such scenarios, develop alternative plans for critical services or products provided by vendors. This could involve identifying backup suppliers or having internal resources ready to step in temporarily. Contingency planning helps ensure that your business operations can continue with minimal disruption, safeguarding your company's interests and maintaining service levels for your customers.

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Alef Alisson Assun??o

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Cria??o de contratos com 2 players no mínimo, sempre ter vendor list aprovado para ruptura de demandas e sempre verificar oportunidades no mercado!

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Risk Identification

2 Due Diligence

3 Strong Contracts

4 Regular Monitoring

5 Relationship Building

6 Contingency Planning

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