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# Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

# Supplier Relationship and Performance Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Managing supplier relationship and performance is a key aspect of supplier management that aims to optimize the value and quality of the products and services delivered by suppliers.

The Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (com.snc.sn_slm_perf) application enables you to establish clear expectations and criteria for measuring supplier performance, monitor, and assess their performance against those
criteria, provide feedback and recognition, and implement corrective actions and improvement plans when needed.

The Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (SRPM) application offers the following key benefits:

* Reduced costs and risks: By ensuring that suppliers meet the standards and specifications of the organization, SRPM can help reduce the costs of poor quality, defects, rework, delays, and non-compliance. SRPM can also help mitigate the risks of supply disruptions, fraud, corruption, and reputational damage.
* Increased efficiency and innovation: By fostering collaboration and communication with suppliers, SRPM can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
* Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty: By delivering high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations, SRPM can help enhance customer satisfaction and create a competitive advantage in the market.
* Improved supplier relationships: By providing constructive feedback and recognition to suppliers, SRPM can help build trust and mutual respect, including encouraging suppliers to invest in long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
* Automated KPI data collection: By providing a comprehensive, automated KPI system integrated into action plans to meet user expectations for performance monitoring.

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To install Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, the following plugins have to be installed:

* Required plugin: Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (com.snc.sn_slm_perf)
* Dependent plugins:
  * KPI Framework (com.snc.sn_kpi)
  * Supplier Common Architecture (com.snc.sn_slm)
  * Supplier Operations (com.snc.sn_so)
  * Gantt Component for ServiceNow (com.servicenow_now_gantt)
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To enable the Automated KPIs feature after an upgrade, run the fix scripts KPI - Dec 25 records script and KPI - Dec 25 data records script. For more
information, see [Run fix scripts to enable Automated KPI collection](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CBy58oIDUstjDURtzncg2w "Run the fix scripts to enable the Automated KPIs feature that automatically calculates KPI data from database tables instead of manually entering values.").

For more information about configuring Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, see [Configure Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fTvZR7e~QRFCwXWTy3tYyQ "Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and segmentation criteria to measure supplier performance effectively.").

For more information about using Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, see [Using Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fWbisuYsIc0k1BC66sXjdg "Use Supplier Relationship and Performance Management for monitoring and managing supplier performance.").

For more information about Supplier Relationship and Performance Management data model and primary tables, see [Supplier Relationship and Performance Management reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nQST0U4goVGbIDdSv~QB2w "Reference topics provide additional information about Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, including its data model, lists, and forms.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Configure Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fTvZR7e~QRFCwXWTy3tYyQ "Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and segmentation criteria to measure supplier performance effectively.")
* [Using Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fWbisuYsIc0k1BC66sXjdg "Use Supplier Relationship and Performance Management for monitoring and managing supplier performance.")
* [Supplier Relationship and Performance Management reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nQST0U4goVGbIDdSv~QB2w "Reference topics provide additional information about Supplier Relationship and Performance Management, including its data model, lists, and forms.")