Reviewing a Summary of Supplier Performance Information
You can compare a variety of performance information for all suppliers who provide a certain item to determine the best supplier from whom to purchase the item. For example, for each supplier who provides you with the same item, you can compare:
The average unit cost for the item.
The last cost that was paid for the item.
The percentage of on-time deliveries.
The average number of days that it takes to deliver the item (lead time).
You select the information that appears.