Build a supplier base that won't let you down.
Qualify a second source for 100% of critical components, up from 40%
Raise supplier on-time delivery from 85% to 95%
Complete risk reviews for all top-20 suppliers, up from 5
One late supplier can stop production. Good fit for procurement teams.
Keep these measures in view as you review progress.
Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.
Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.
Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.
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Operations OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.title: Reduce supplier risk
objectives:
- title: Build a supplier base that won't let us down
outcomes:
- title: Qualify a second source for 100% of critical components, up from 40%
initiatives: []
- title: Raise supplier on-time delivery from 85% to 95%
initiatives: []
- title: Complete risk reviews for all top-20 suppliers, up from 5
initiatives: []
Improve inventory accuracy and cut stockouts.
Improve inventory accuracy and cut stockouts
Reduce cost per unit without hurting quality.
Reduce cost per unit without hurting quality
Raise on-time delivery to customers.
Raise on-time delivery to customers