Trend Report

The Vendor Management Office 101: Tips For Getting Started

Patrick M. Connaughton
 and  three contributors
Apr 11, 2011

Summary

This report is written for those companies that do not have a vendor management office (VMO) in place today and are seeking guidance on where to start. It can also serve as a sanity check for those VMOs looking to reboot a failing program. It includes the common definitions of a VMO, considerations for the organizational model, and key skills to look for when hiring or retraining staff.

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