ISO/IEC 21827

ISO/IEC 21827:2002(E)
B.13.2.1 Description
Rarely does an organization make every component of the system. Make-vs.-buy analyses and decisions determine
which items will be procured. System needs that will be satisfied outside the organization are generally those in which
the organization has little expertise or interest.
B.13.2.2 Example Work Products
• make-vs.-buy trade study;
• list of system components;
• sub set of system components for outside organizations to address;
• list of potential suppliers;
• beginnings of criteria for completion of needed work.
B.13.2.3 Notes
Example practices include:
• Perform trade study;
• Examine own organization to determine missing expertise needed to address system requirements.
B.13.3
BP.22.02 - Identify Competent Suppliers or Vendors
Identify suppliers that have shown expertise in the identified areas.
B.13.3.1 Description
The capabilities of the supplier should be complementary and compatible with those of the organization. Issues that
may be of concern include competent development processes, manufacturing processes, responsibilities for verification,
on-time delivery, life-cycle support processes, and ability to communicate effectively over long distances (video
teleconferencing, electronic file transfers, e-mail and the like).
B.13.3.2 Example Work Products
• list of suppliers;
• advantages and disadvantages of each supplier;
• potential ways of working over physical distances with suppliers.
B.13.3.3 Notes
Example practices include:
• Read trade journals;
• Use available library services;
• Use organizational knowledge-base (perhaps an online system).
B.13.4
BP.22.03 - Choose Supplier or Vendors
Choose suppliers in accordance with a defined process.
B.13.4.1 Description
Suppliers are selected in a logical and equitable manner to meet product objectives. The characteristics of a supplier
that would best complement the organization's abilities are determined, and qualified candidates are identified.
B.13.4.2 Example Work Products
• organization weaknesses which might be mitigated by a supplier;
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