The Walt Disney Company Strategic Sourcing and Procurement ...

Supplier Evaluation and Selection Selecting Potential Vendors Other Factors
In addition to the hard costs, other considerations could be taken into account when selecting potential
vendors.
→ Excellent service or product quality
→ RFI responses
→ Diversity status
→ TWDC experience
→ Overall business reputation
→ Delivery performance
→ General litigation record and any unsettled claims or outstanding litigation
→ Financial condition of supplier, parent, and affiliated companies
→ Client mix and dependency on clients
→ Ability to meet required specifications or scope of work
→ Ability of the supplier and/or their subcontractors to obtain required insurance
→ Supplier’s geographic scope
→ Ability to meet TWDC’s requirements on a best-value/total cost of ownership (TCO) basis
→ Familiarity with existing design, structure or product use within TWDC
→ Transportation & logistics capability
→ Commitment to technological advancement
→ Ability to conduct electronic commerce
→ Understanding of and track record in cost reduction initiatives
→ Community relations factors
→ Training, maintenance, and product support