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Vendor Scoring Matrix

Don't pick vendor "by gut" — score on 6 dimensions with weights, pick by points.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Break "vendor whose owner I know" bias — transparent math decision.

Steps

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    6 dims: price, quality, delivery, service, financial, reputation.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Decision is transparent — no "bias" accusation.

Evidence base

School: Decision Analysis / Multi-Attribute Utility

Founders: Ralph Keeney · Howard Raiffa (1976)

Keeney & Raiffa — Decisions With Multiple Objectives (1976) founded multi-attribute decision making; reference for complex decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Vendor Scoring Matrix" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Vendor Scoring Matrix"?
Decision is transparent — no "bias" accusation. In the short term: After 2-3 contracts, you pick better vendors.
Is "Vendor Scoring Matrix" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Decision Analysis / Multi-Attribute Utility (Ralph Keeney, Howard Raiffa (1976)). Keeney & Raiffa — Decisions With Multiple Objectives (1976) founded multi-attribute decision making; reference for complex decisions.
Is "Vendor Scoring Matrix" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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