Hello! To track vendor performance, establish clear KPIs, conduct regular reviews, gather team feedback, document issues, and benchmark against industry standards. This helps ensure quality and accountability.
Earned value? I haven't ever been asked to use it, and when I've tried stakeholders haven't been interested, but it can helpful when quantifying delays in budget and schedule when dealing with 3rd parties. Saving Changes...
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