{"id":8657,"date":"2025-01-21T15:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bamacgroup.com\/blog\/effective-supplier-evaluation-a-look-at-the-categories-of-the-financial-risk-report\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T10:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:52:05","slug":"effective-supplier-evaluation-a-look-at-the-categories-of-the-frr-financial-risk-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bamacgroup.com\/en\/blog\/effective-supplier-evaluation-a-look-at-the-categories-of-the-frr-financial-risk-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective supplier evaluation: a look at the categories of the Financial Risk Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The selection of suppliers is crucial to the success of a company. This is why many companies use comprehensive evaluation systems to minimise risks in supply chain management and ensure that they work with the right partners. But how exactly are suppliers evaluated? What criteria are used to make an informed decision? In this article, we take a closer look at the supplier evaluation categories analysed in the Financial Risk Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Categories Supplier evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When evaluating suppliers, different categories<\/strong> are often used to make an informed decision. This is because these criteria play a decisive role in measuring the performance<\/strong> and reliability<\/strong> of suppliers. Some of the most important categories for supplier evaluation are presented below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysing the performance categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Company substance:<\/strong> This category deals with the structure and financial health of the supplier. A solid corporate structure is an indicator of long-term stability and reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cash flow and liquidity:<\/strong> A supplier’s liquidity is crucial for the fulfilment of short-term obligations. This is because a stable cash flow and adequate liquidity are important factors in minimising financial risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Activity ratios:<\/strong> Analysing the activity relationships provides information on how efficiently a supplier uses its resources and carries out its business activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Return on assets (DuPont analysis):<\/strong> This analysis makes it possible to assess the company’s profitability in relation to its assets and to uncover potential risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Abnormal items:<\/strong> The consideration of abnormal items helps to identify unusual events or transactions that could have an impact on the supplier’s financial stability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Other categories in the supplier evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n