Interactive Kraljic Matrix

Use the matrix to pressure-test where a category needs leverage, resilience, or tighter executive attention before the next sourcing move.

Prerequisites

A category list and a basic view of supplier dependence, business impact, and switching difficulty.
Stakeholders who can challenge whether your risk and importance assumptions are real.

Operator Checklist

Use the matrix to start a conversation, not to pretend the category strategy is already finished.
Pair quadrant placement with a concrete sourcing or supplier-management move.

Decision Questions

Is the main issue leverage, continuity risk, or the cost of poor supplier performance?
What changes if the category moves one quadrant because supply risk or business impact was misread?

Next Actions

Review the placement with category and business owners before you act on it.
Turn the chosen quadrant into a supplier and negotiation plan with clear owners.

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