๐ Demand clarification is often underrated but critical in procurement. Skipping it can lead to lost time, money, and unhappy stakeholders. To secure the right product at the best price, issue a clear RFP or RFQ.
How?
1-๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ๐จStakeholders are key contributers for RFP to list all the requirements. They will be different individuals from different departsments, whose requirements are different from same purchase requisition.
2- โ๏ธIssue RFIs. Learn the available solutions from providers and incorporate your use cases.
3-๐งพConduct PoCs. Best way to see if the complex solution applies for the minumum use cases requirements to see the scaliblity.
Demand clarification is key for transparent, successful procurement journey.
Never receive any proposal unless you have a exactly clarified demand!
Like Muhammad Ali says "Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion"
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