Supplier Incentivisation


The concept describes supplier incentivisation and reviews the strengths, capabilities, success factors and main constraints of this tool.

Technique Overview

Supplier Incentivisation Definition

Incentivisation is the term used to align the motivations of the client with the supplier and vice-versa by and stimulating supplier's performance improvement in return for enhanced reward. Incentivisation can lead to a purchasing partnering relationship (CIPS: Purchasing and Supply Management. Incentivisation).

Supplier Incentivisation Description *

* The full technique overview will be available soon. Contact us to register your interest in our business management platform, and learn all about Supplier Incentivisation.

Business Evidence

Strengths, weaknesses and examples of Supplier Incentivisation *

* The business evidence section is for premium members only. Please contact us about accessing the Business Evidence.

Business Application

Implementation, success factors and measures of Supplier Incentivisation *

* The business application section is for premium members only. Please contact us about accessing the Business application.

Professional Tools

Supplier Incentivisation videos and downloads *

* The professional tools section is for premium members only. Please contact us about accessing the professional tools.

Further Reading

Supplier Incentivisation web and print resources *

Supplier Incentivisation references (4 of up to 20) *

  • Archibald, J. (2008) Incentivisation: A Perfect Partner for Commission? [Online] Available at:http://www.incentivise.com/documents/opinion_incentivisation_partner_commission.pdf [Accessed: 10 April 2012].
  • Bower, D. and Joyce, B. (2003) Incentivisation in Construction Contracts. In: Management of Procurement, Bower, D. (ed), Thomas Telford publishing: London.
  • CIPS: Purchasing and Supply Management: Incentivisation.
  • Ejohwomu, O. (2011) Incentivising Process Innovation in Construction Supply Chain: The Formal Communication Structure. Journal of Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection, Vol. 1(2), pp. 18-32.

* The further reading section is for premium members only. Please contact us about accessing the further reading.


Learn more about KnowledgeBrief Manage and how you can equip yourself with the knowledge to succeed on Supplier Incentivisation and hundreds of other essential business management techniques

Other members were also interested in...

Related Concept: Safeguarding

This technique offers a review of the essential concept of safeguarding, exploring the legal requirements, explanations and application. It presents a number of case studies and success factors showing you how to create a safe and secure working environment for your staff, clients and customers.