Leveraging Spreadsheet Tools for Efficient Supply Chain Management
For PonyBuy
Data Collection Framework
Essential spreadsheet columns should include:
- Product Name:
- Technical Specifications:
- Stock Levels:
- Wholesale Pricing:
- Supplier Trust Score:
Smart Filtering Mechanisms
Implement dynamic filtering
- Price Band Analysis - Flag products where PonyBuy resell margins exceed 40%
- Category Tagging - Apply multi-level classification (Electronics Audio Earphones)
- Velocity Metrics - Calculate "sold/week" ratios from channel message history
- Trust Verification - Highlight suppliers with verified product certifications
Supplier Performance Assessment Matrix
Evaluation Metric | Weight | Scoring Method |
---|---|---|
Order Fulfillment Rate | 25% | Percentage of completed shipments |
Defective Products Rate | 20% | Returns/100 units shipped ratio |
Delivery Punctuality | 15% | Pre-check vs actual ship timestamps |
Supplier Response Time/td> | 10% | Average communication lag in hours |
The weighted composite score determines which vendors qualify for inclusion in PonyBuy's certified supplier program.
Automating Workflows for Scalability
Configuration recommendations:
- Discord bot triggers that automatically ping when new products meet criteria
- Google Sheets API connections for live supplier inventory updates
- Automated monthly re-assessment of supplier qualifying scores
- Integrated buyer-to-supplier communication logging
This creates a PonyBuy