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KCM Supplier Needs Assessment

Supplier Development Programme — Activity 1.2

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Welcome to the Supplier Needs Assessment

KCM Supplier Development Programme

What is this Questionnaire?

This questionnaire is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to gather detailed information about your company's profile, operations, capabilities, and development needs. It forms the foundation of the KCM Supplier Development Programme and will directly inform the design of training modules, mentoring arrangements, and support services tailored to address real supplier challenges in Zambia's mining sector.

Who Should Complete It?

The questionnaire should be completed by the business owner, manager, or authorized representative who has detailed knowledge of the company's operations, finances, and capabilities. For larger companies, you may need to consult with different department heads to provide accurate information across all business areas. The more accurate and detailed your responses, the more beneficial the programme support will be.

How Will Your Information Be Used?

  • Understand the current state of supplier capacity in Zambia's mining sector
  • Identify common gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
  • Design targeted training and support interventions based on real needs
  • Segment suppliers into appropriate programme tracks (Bronze/Nascent, Silver/Advanced-Struggling, Gold/Growth-Ready)
  • Match suppliers with suitable mentors, advisors, and resources
  • Establish baseline metrics to measure your progress throughout the programme
  • Create case studies and success stories to inspire other suppliers

Confidentiality & Privacy

All information you provide is strictly confidential. Individual company data will never be shared with KCM, competitors, or any third party without your explicit written permission. Only aggregated, anonymized data will be used in reports and analyses.

Instructions for Suppliers

Purpose

This questionnaire helps us understand your business, capabilities, challenges, and support needs. Your honest responses will help us design a Supplier Development Programme that truly meets your needs and supports your growth to serve KCM and other mining sector clients. This is not a test or assessment for rejection — it is a tool to help us understand how best to support you.

Question Types

  • Multiple Choice: Select the option that best applies to your business
  • Checkbox: Check all options that apply — multiple selections allowed
  • Rating Scales: Select the rating that best reflects your experience (1 = lowest, 5 = highest)
  • Fill-in-the-Blank: Provide specific information, numbers, or short responses
  • Open-ended: Provide detailed written responses — these help us understand your unique situation
  • Ranking: Rank items in order of importance (1 being most important/critical)

Confidentiality

Your responses are confidential and will be used only for programme design, supplier selection, and monitoring. Individual company data will not be shared with KCM or others without your explicit written permission. MSCS and Jacaranda Hub are bound by confidentiality agreements and professional ethics standards.

Submission Details

Complete the questionnaire by filling in all sections as accurately as possible. Once submitted, your responses will be reviewed by the programme team. For assistance during completion, please contact the MSCS or Jacaranda Hub team.

How to Complete

Answer all questions as accurately and honestly as possible
If you don't know exact figures, provide your best estimate
Be transparent about challenges — we want to help you overcome them
This should take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete
Your responses will help determine programme participation
If a question doesn't apply to your business, you can skip it

Organized by MSCS and Jacaranda Hub Zambia, in partnership with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)