Procurement Magazine September 2024 | Page 186

LARS KUCH TITLE : FOUNDER COMPANY : LEANLINKING
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and actual needs . By starting with a basic , focused approach and gradually expanding their efforts , they can effectively achieve the transparency needed to address most of their issues and improve overall supply chain management .”
How LeanLinking can help Through its platform , LeanLinking can help companies to ensure traceability and transparency in procurement with RELATIONS by providing tools that ensure compliance , efficiency and improved performance management .
Traceability The platform supports compliance with sustainability and legal requirements by offering robust traceability features . These capabilities allow companies to track products and materials through the supply chain , ensuring that they meet environmental standards and regulatory obligations . This is crucial for maintaining trust and fulfilling corporate social responsibility commitments .
Transparency LeanLinking enhances transparency in procurement through several key features aimed at boosting efficiency and performance .
NCR module This module includes tools such as scorecards and performance reports , allowing users to evaluate and manage supplier performance effectively . By sharing data between buyers and suppliers , the platform facilitates the uploading of delivery service data , providing clear insights into how well suppliers are meeting delivery and performance standards .
Supplier scorecard An upcoming feature , the Supplier Scorecard , will offer a consolidated metric for each supplier ’ s performance . This scorecard can include both hard measures – like delivery timeliness and quality – and soft measures – such as the handling of faults and issues . By combining these scores into a unified metric , LeanLinking provides a comprehensive view of supplier performance , enabling more informed decision-making .
Data sharing The platform promotes transparency by allowing companies and their suppliers to

LARS KUCH TITLE : FOUNDER COMPANY : LEANLINKING

INDUSTRY : SUPPLIER RELATIONS & NEGOTIATION MANAGEMENT
LOCATION : DENMARK
Lars Kuch Pedersen , CEO and Founder of LeanLinking since 2013 , has extensive experience in sourcing and supply chain management . He was Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain at Wolseley Central Europe and Supply Chain Manager at STARK GROUP . Lars holds a Master ’ s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Aarhus University .
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