Selecting and Partnering with a Vendor for a Qualified Software Product

摘要

Developing a partnership with a vendor begins by selecting a qualified vendor that is determined by a pre-selection audit to ensure that the vendor is capable of providing the services you require. A partnership establishes expectations for both parties; examines methodologies for differences; identifies specific deliverables required in the contract; identifies the roles and responsibility for the work and key milestones; reviews checkpoints with key contacts for communication; and allows time for implementation, validation, and review.rnMost important, however, is that the company and vendor treat each other as a valued partner working toward a common goal-a quality, regulatory secure, software development project.