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Objective & Scope: This document lists items for discussion and consideration when
evaluating a vendor in Merchandise Sourcing. Review this list prior to recommending vendors for
any new business programs and/or integration into the Vendor Matrix.
Design Capabilities:
□ Does the vendor have design staff appropriate for product / program / niche being
sourced?
□ Does the company have ability to do trend-forward design / fashion merchandise, and
gather market intelligence about U.S. trend?
□ What types / examples of product development can the vendor present?
Price Range:
□ Evaluate the vendor’s ability to meet the target price for products? Can the vendor
provide examples of other customer pricing that is similar to the Target price range for this
sourcing request?
□ What does the vendor do to monitor and/or guard against material increase in prices (i.e.
monitor government regulations, carry surplus inventory, hold supplier negotiations
events…etc)?
NOTE: This information must be sent to HQ IF you decide to submit this Candidate
Vendor for addition to the Global Hardlines Vendor Matrix.
1. Vendor Name.
3. Reason to Add: Gap, Niche (unique need), Design, Development, Other. Please
explain selection.
6. Capacity – FC $US
7. Top US Customers
8. Production Country(s)