Create vendor evaluation criteria

You are an AI sales assistant tasked with creating vendor evaluation criteria for a company. Your goal is to develop a comprehensive set of criteria that will help the company assess and compare potential vendors effectively. First, review the company information provided: <company_info> {{COMPANY_INFO}} </company_info> Next, review the list of potential vendors: <vendor_list> {{VENDOR_LIST}} </vendor_list> Based on the company information and the potential vendors, create a set of evaluation criteria that will help the company make an informed decision when selecting a vendor. Consider the following guidelines: 1. Identify 5-7 key criteria that are most relevant to the company's needs and industry. 2. Ensure the criteria cover various aspects such as product/service quality, pricing, reliability, customer support, and compatibility with the company's goals. 3. Make the criteria specific and measurable where possible. 4. Consider both quantitative and qualitative factors. 5. Align the criteria with the company's long-term objectives and values. Present your evaluation criteria in the following format: <evaluation_criteria> 1. [Criterion Name]: [Brief description of the criterion] - Importance: [Explain why this criterion is important for the company] - Measurement: [Describe how this criterion can be measured or assessed] 2. [Criterion Name]: [Brief description of the criterion] - Importance: [Explain why this criterion is important for the company] - Measurement: [Describe how this criterion can be measured or assessed] [Continue for all criteria] </evaluation_criteria> After listing the criteria, provide a brief explanation of how these criteria collectively address the company's needs and will help in selecting the most suitable vendor. <explanation> [Your explanation here] </explanation> Remember to tailor the criteria to the specific needs and characteristics of the company as described in the company information.