What problem does it solve? Managing suppliers, procurement costs, inventory levels, and supply chain risks requires deep expertise that many companies lack in-house, especially when sourcing from China's manufacturing ecosystem. This Skill provides structured frameworks, calculation models, and operational playbooks for building efficient and resilient supply chains. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Supplier Management: Implements tiered supplier classification (ABC), QCD performance scoring, qualification audits, and multi-source procurement strategies with volume allocation rules. - Inventory & Cost Optimization: Calculates EOQ, safety stock, and reorder points with Python models, analyzes dead stock, and applies TCO-based cost reduction strategies across short, mid, and long-term horizons. - Risk & Compliance Management: Assesses supplier concentration, single-source, and financial risks with a scoring framework, plus ESG audits (SA8000, RBA) and regulatory compliance guidance. - Use Case: A hardware startup sourcing components from Shenzhen can use this Skill to qualify suppliers via 1688 and factory audits, set safety stock parameters, negotiate framework agreements, and produce a monthly supply chain management report. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to assess your current supplier roster and build a procurement strategy with risk mitigation plans for your key material categories.
