Choose suppliers on evidence
The cheapest quote can become the most expensive supplier: a missed launch, a reprint or a color problem costs far more than a few cents per box. The Packaging Supplier Scorecard makes the trade-offs visible so you can choose with confidence.
What's in the workbook
Weights
Eight categories (quality & consistency, price & total cost, lead time & reliability, communication, proofing & design support, minimums & flexibility, sustainability & compliance, logistics) with editable weights that must total 100%.
Scorecard
Score up to four suppliers from 1 to 5 on 25 criteria. The workbook calculates a weighted score out of 100, ranks suppliers, flags low scores and draws a chart.
Quote Comparison
Unit price, setup and freight at three quantities → landed cost per unit, with the lowest highlighted, plus lead time, sample cost and payment terms.
Question Bank
Forty questions to send every supplier, grouped by category, with answer columns for each.
Sample Log
Record samples and proofs with scores for fit, color and construction and ship-test results.
The guide
An 11-page PDF on the selection process, setting weights, a 1–5 scoring guide, all 40 questions, what to test in samples, comparing quotes like for like, red and green flags, trial orders and a quarterly supplier review.
Format
XLSX workbook with live formulas, data validation and a chart, plus the PDF guide.
License
Use the files for your own business and for client projects. Please do not resell, share or redistribute the files, or include them in other template products.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add my own criteria?
Yes. Add rows within a category and the weights recalculate when you update the category's criteria count on the Weights sheet.
Should I just pick the highest score?
Use the score together with landed cost and your notes. A very low score in quality or reliability is often a deal-breaker on its own.
