This document discusses supplier evaluation and selection. It outlines the process which includes recognizing the need for selection, identifying requirements, determining a sourcing strategy, identifying potential suppliers, limiting the selection pool, evaluating and selecting a supplier. Key aspects of evaluation include management capability, cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, financial stability and e-commerce capability. Tools for evaluation include mapping current processes, integrating with customers, using a supplier data warehouse, utilizing third parties, and developing a preferred supplier list. The process concludes by identifying evaluation categories, assigning weights, defining a scoring system, directly evaluating suppliers, reviewing results, and continuously improving supplier performance.