CSCMP Suggested Minimum Supply Chain Benchmarking Standards

Operating Processes

		SUGGESTED MINIMUM PROCESS STANDARD
1.0	Develop Vision and Strategy
1.1	Define the Business Concept and Long-Term Vision (10014)
1.1.1	Assess the External Environment (10017)	Supply Chain Responsiveness • Collaborations with key suppliers provide better visibility into supply-side processes. • Major supply chain risks are assessed. Informal process to plan for and manage risks is developed. • An ad hoc review and assessment process is in place to identify supply chain related risk and sustainability. The process is typically reactive in nature, instead of proactive. • A SWOT analysis is commonly used to assess external factors and internal responses.
1.1.2	Survey Market and Determine Customer Needs and Wants ...