Keputusan vendor adalah komitmen strategis jangka panjang, bukan hanya pembelian. Pendekatan yang tepat mengevaluasi kesesuaian, total biaya, risiko, dan opsi keluar, karena beralih nanti sering kali menyakitkan dan mahal.
Daftar periksa keputusan
WHEN EVALUATING A VENDOR / PARTNER
- Fit: does it solve the real need well enough?
- Total cost of ownership: price + integration + operational burden
- Lock-in: how hard is it to leave? what is the exit path?
- Vendor viability: stability, roadmap, support quality
- Security & compliance: data handling, certifications
- Strategic alignment: does it strengthen or constrain our direction?
Timbang dengan serius; dependensi yang dalam sulit untuk diurai.
