Supplier evaluation, inspections, and investigations are crucial processes for businesses to ensure they are partnering with reliable and high-performing suppliers. These practices help mitigate risks, improve quality, and optimize the supply chain. Supplier evaluation focuses on assessing a supplier’s capabilities and performance against predefined criteria, while inspections involve verifying the quality of goods or services at various stages of production or delivery. Investigations, on the other hand, are conducted to address specific issues or concerns related to a supplier’s performance or conduct.