7 Steps For A Successful Vendor Evaluation

1. Define Evaluation Criteria

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2. Find Potential Suppliers

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3. Request for Information (RFI)

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4.Conduct Interviews

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5.Due diligence Check

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6. Analyze the Terms and Prices

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7. Choose and Connect Vendor

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