There are a number of shortcuts that can be taken when drafting the specification. These include the following:
- The use of brand names
- The use of recognised standards
- The use of samples
- Information and knowledge from users/other buyers: Drafting a specification should naturally include those already used within the organisation itself, but also variants used by other companies in the same sector and other companies in different sectors
- Information from suppliers: suppliers will always be willing to assist in specification development, as this this one way in which they can seek to influence the design to favour their own products.
[Reference: CIPS study guide page 81-85, LO 2, AC 2.1, ]
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