The SRM Handbook

This e-book is based on research on the subject and many years of practical experience working in procurement and with suppliers. It was written because we saw many procurement leaders being unsure of how to establish and manage a value-creating Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program. The e-book is designed to provide procurement leaders with practical advice from A–Z on building a value-creating SRM program. The e-book covers the following topics:

Why SRM?
What is SRM?
Is your team ready for SRM?
How to build the business case for an SRM investment?
What are the key steps in implementing an SRM program?

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Real Stories, Real Results

Blogs

13 Oct 2026

Supplier Management Challenges: 7 Operational Problems in Regulated Supply Chains and How SRM Software Solves Them

Fragmented supplier data, expired certificates, unresolved NCRs: these are the supplier management challenges that turn audits into firefighting. We break down the 7 operational problems regulated manufacturers, pharma and food companies face, and how SRM software solves each one.

Case Studies

5 Feb 2026

How a Global Food & Beverage Manufacturer Transformed Supplier Performance with LeanLinking

How a global food & beverage manufacturer improved supplier transparency, performance, and compliance using LeanLinking.

E-books

18 Mar 2026

The SRM Handbook

This e-book was written because we saw many procurement leaders being unsure of how to establish and manage a value creating SRM program. The e-book provides procurement leaders with the knowledge to build a value-creating SRM program.