Assume that you have been asked to procure a new integrated software application for patient records management for your local hospital. Describe the process you would follow to shortlist suppliers for this purpose.
- How would you determine requirements? For example: How would you determine what capabilities the package has to have?
- What criteria would you use to select the suppliers?
- What are two different approaches that you can use to make your decision? Compare and contrast these approaches, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Which one would you choose and why?
- How would you narrow down the list of suppliers to the top three candidates?
- What other criteria would you include in the scope of supply?