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You're seeking software customization. How can you ensure vendors put your organization first?

Navigating software customization with vendors can be tricky, but ensuring they prioritize your organization's needs is crucial. Here’s how to make it happen:

  • Define clear requirements: Detail your needs and expectations in writing to eliminate misunderstandings.

  • Establish regular check-ins: Schedule consistent meetings to monitor progress and address issues early.

  • Incentivize performance: Use contracts with performance bonuses tied to specific milestones.

How do you ensure vendors prioritize your needs? Share your thoughts.

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You're seeking software customization. How can you ensure vendors put your organization first?

Navigating software customization with vendors can be tricky, but ensuring they prioritize your organization's needs is crucial. Here’s how to make it happen:

  • Define clear requirements: Detail your needs and expectations in writing to eliminate misunderstandings.

  • Establish regular check-ins: Schedule consistent meetings to monitor progress and address issues early.

  • Incentivize performance: Use contracts with performance bonuses tied to specific milestones.

How do you ensure vendors prioritize your needs? Share your thoughts.

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    Establishing good relationship with Vendor should equate the way we build relationships with Customers. Treat them as partners instead of Vendors. Yes, you have defined clear requirements, you established regular check-ins and Incentivize performance. But in real life situations, anything could go wrong and it is good to have an honest discussion with your Vendor.

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