Put costs on the same footing.
Enter each supplier’s one-time and monthly costs, then choose a common comparison period. Use the same currency and scope.
Choose a supplier with the full picture.
Compare supplier costs over the same period, weigh what matters and write down why you chose a quote.
Choose what matters to you.
Set the importance of cost, delivery time and your own assessment of fit. See how the ranking changes.
Make the decision yours.
Review exclusions and open questions. Select a supplier and record your reasoning in a downloadable decision brief.
Your first plan starts empty. The example uses fictional names and figures, and is clearly marked.