Preparing the published article.
Vendor Shortlisting: Scoring Without Bias
A shortlist you can defend later.
Build the criteria first
| Criterion | Weight | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Technical fit | 30% | Concept, references, simulations |
| Support and coverage | 25% | Named engineers, local stock |
| Total cost of ownership | 25% | Five-year model, exclusions |
| Delivery and capacity | 10% | Build slots, project team |
| Documentation and training | 10% | Sample documents, outline |
Bias control
- Score independently before the group discussion.
- Discuss evidence, not presentations: whoever presented best should not win by default.
- Record the reason for every score change made after the meeting.
- Keep the lowest and highest scores and ask the reason in writing.