The initiative
Procurement considers the operating needs and consequences of a purchase alongside price and service. Questions are matched to the category rather than copied indiscriminately into every supplier questionnaire. The aim is a decision informed by useful evidence, with an explanation of material trade-offs.
- 01Need
- 02Relevant evidence
- 03Trade-off
- 04Choice
What it looks like
A frequently replaced item is assessed for durability and support as well as unit cost. The buyer records why the chosen option is appropriate. The decision can then be reviewed on its actual reasoning rather than on whether it carried the most reassuring adjective.
