Key details at a glance
The highest-weight criteria are track record in your specific industry and communication responsiveness — both rated Critical. Code ownership/IP terms and testing/QA process rate High importance — verify these contractually, not verbally. Pricing model transparency rates Medium importance; awards and certifications rate Low — don't let marketing credentials substitute for the criteria above. The #1 mistake in vendor selection is choosing on price alone — this scorecard exists specifically to counter that instinct.
