A comprehensive vendor performance management solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that automates vendor evaluation through configurable rating systems, tier-based classifications, and detailed analytics. The system seamlessly integrates with existing procurement workflows to provide real-time insights into vendor performance.

• Industry-Specific Setups: Pre-configured templates for Manufacturing, Services, and Supplies
• Customizable Evaluation Criteria: Flexible weighting system for different performance metrics
• Dynamic Scoring Models: Configurable scoring scales and thresholds per setup type
• Automated Setup Management: Initialize and maintain rating configurations through user-friendly interfaces

• Schedule Performance:

  • Automated delivery timeline tracking
  • Configurable variance thresholds
  • Early/late delivery scoring matrices

• Quality Assessment:

  • Quality score capture during receipt posting
  • Return order analysis and tracking
  • Integrated quality metrics calculation

• Quantity Accuracy:

  • Order vs. receipt variance tracking
  • Configurable tolerance levels
  • Automated scoring based on accuracy

• Dynamic Tier System:

  • Automated progression through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers
  • Points-based advancement with configurable thresholds
  • Industry-specific tier requirements

• Performance Tracking:

  • Real-time point accumulation
  • Progress tracking toward next tier
  • Historical performance analysis

• Document Processing:

  • Automated rating entry creation on purchase receipt posting
  • Quality score capture during receipt processing
  • Return order integration for quality metrics

• UI Enhancements:

  • Enhanced Vendor Card with rating information
  • Interactive Rating FactBox
  • Performance analytics dashboard
  • Drill-down capabilities for detailed analysis

graph TB
    subgraph "Setup Layer"
        A[Rating Setup] --> B[Rating Scales]
        A --> C[Variance Settings]
        A --> D[Tier Configuration]
    end
    
    subgraph "Transaction Layer"
        E[Purchase Documents] --> F[Rating Entries]
        G[Receipt Processing] --> F
        H[Return Orders] --> F
    end
    
    subgraph "Processing Layer"
        F --> I[Score Calculation]
        I --> J[Points Processing]
        J --> K[Tier Management]
        K --> L[History Tracking]
    end
    
    subgraph "Analysis Layer"
        L --> M[Vendor Analytics]
        L --> N[Trend Analysis]
        L --> O[Performance Reports]
    end

• Rating Management: Core setup and configuration handling
• Rating Calculation: Performance metric computation
• Rating Data Management: Data processing and history tracking
• Vendor Tier Management: Tier progression and points system
• Quality Score Handler: Quality metric capture and processing

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2022 Wave 2 or later
• Standard procurement module configuration
• Appropriate user permissions

1. Base Setup

   Rating Management -> Initialize Setup
   

   • Creates default configuration
   • Establishes rating scales
   • Sets up variance tolerances
   • Initializes tier structure

2. Industry Configuration

   • Navigate to Vendor Rating Setup
   • Select or create industry-specific setup
   • Configure weights and thresholds
   • Define tier requirements

3. Vendor Assignment

   • Open Vendor Card
   • Assign appropriate Rating Setup Code
   • Review initial tier placement
   • Configure vendor-specific parameters

1. Purchase Receipt Processing

   • System automatically creates rating entry
   • Quality score prompt appears
   • Scores calculate automatically
   • Tier updates process in real-time

2. Performance Monitoring

   • Use Vendor Rating FactBox for quick insights
   • Review detailed history through drill-down
   • Track progress toward next tier
   • Monitor trend indicators

3. Analysis and Reporting

   • Access vendor performance dashboard
   • Review historical trends
   • Export data for detailed analysis
   • Generate performance reports

├── src/
│   ├── Pages/
│   │   ├── VendorRatingSetup
│   │   ├── RatingFactBox
│   │   └── PerformanceAnalytics
│   ├── Tables/
│   │   ├── RatingSetup
│   │   ├── RatingEntry
│   │   └── RatingHistory
│   ├── Codeunits/
│   │   ├── RatingManagement
│   │   ├── RatingCalculation
│   │   └── TierManagement
│   └── Enums/
│       ├── RatingType
│       └── TrendIndicator

• Implement event subscribers for document posting
• Use table relations for data integrity
• Leverage BC's built-in permission system
• Follow AL coding standards
• Implement proper error handling

1. Rating Not Calculating

   • Verify setup initialization
   • Check minimum order requirements
   • Validate setup code assignment

2. Tier Not Updating

   • Review points calculation
   • Check tier thresholds
   • Verify rating entry creation

3. Performance Issues

   • Monitor database indexes
   • Review calculation triggers
   • Check data archival settings

• GitHub repository for source code
• Semantic versioning for releases
• Detailed changelog maintenance

• Issue tracking through GitHub
• Technical documentation wiki
• Community forum participation

Licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Follow coding standards
4. Include unit tests
5. Submit pull request

• Advanced analytics dashboard
• AI-powered scoring predictions
• Vendor benchmarking
• Mobile app integration
• API expansion for external systems

For technical support, feature requests, or bug reports, please submit detailed information through our GitHub issue tracker.