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How to Increase Your Odds of Project Success Through the RFP Process

By Nanci Tucker
June 26, 2008

Are you among the majority of IT professionals who view the Request for Proposal ('RFP') as the most tedious business document ever created? The RFP itself is fairly standardized, but the process of collecting information and evaluating vendors is time-consuming and uninspiring. At the end of the day, you are left to wonder whether your colossal investment of time will pay off, and whether the vendor you selected is really going to deliver on its promises.

Perhaps you are looking for ways to streamline the process and get more out of it. While there are any number of thick manuals that describe the best practices for an RFP process, this article may shed light on some 'quick wins' that will enable you to boost the efficiency of your RFP process.

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