Supplier Risk Assessment
Screen suppliers on track record, warranty terms, logistics and deposit exposure.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-10-01 · 0 benchmark metrics
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Supplier Safety Score
70.0%
50% confidence · model v1.0.0
Risk band: medium (70/100)
Acceptable profile — tighten terms instead of walking away: stage payments against shipment milestones and confirm spare-parts availability in writing.
Deposit exposure: $36,000
At 30% prepayment your at-risk capital stays inside normal commercial norms; verify it is protected by invoice-level insurance where available.
Lead time ≈ 6 weeks from US
Plan floor closure and member communication around this window; add two weeks of buffer for peak-season port congestion.
Assumptions
- • Lead-time basis: Regional average for us
- • Scoring weights: Tenure 25 / warranty 30 / logistics 25, prepayment penalty up to 20
- • Region base as cap: The logistics base also acts as the regional ceiling — a China-based supplier caps at 71/100 before penalties and cannot reach the low-risk band.
Limitations
- • No financial statements — The score reads public signals only; audited financials change the picture materially.
- • Region averages — Lead times vary by port pair, season, and freight mode.
Data sources & method
This tool uses FitnessNav benchmark data: equipment useful life, maintenance %, energy consumption, pricing and scenario presets. Every assumption shown in the result references its benchmark metric. Benchmarks are verified over time through industry research — draft values are clearly flagged.
Supplier Risk Assessment — frequently asked questions
What makes a supplier low risk?
Long operating history (up to 25 points), strong warranty terms (30 points) and mature logistics lanes (25 points), minus deposit-exposure penalties based on your prepayment percentage.
Why does region cap the maximum score?
Logistics maturity doubles as a regional ceiling: China-based suppliers top out at 71/100 before penalties regardless of track record, reflecting lane-risk realities in deposit recovery.
How does deposit size affect the assessment?
Larger prepayment percentages subtract points — wiring 50% down carries materially more absolute dollars at risk than 20%, and the penalty scales accordingly.
Which orders should I screen?
Any order where the deposit is material to your balance sheet. Enter the order value and prepayment terms exactly as quoted to see true exposure.