Supplier selection focuses on which of the following?

Supplier selection is about ensuring that suppliers are capable and suitable to meet the buyer’s requirements, including quality, reliability, and alignment with ethical standards. It also focuses on identifying, from a pool of pre-qualified suppliers, which supplier offers the best overall outcome. Financial stability and culture are considered earlier in pre-qualification, not during final selection. Similarly, “time-efficiency” in tender response is not a primary factor in supplier selection. Responsible sourcing emphasises due diligence, capability, and alignment with sustainability and ethical practices as part of selection decisions.