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Interview
Partner And Supplier Interview
The team conducts structured conversations with potential partners or suppliers to assess the feasibility, cost, and risk of outsourcing or collaborating on critical activities, evaluating both business and technical compatibility.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Days – Weeks
Typical cost
Low – Medium
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Feasibility
Hypothesis type
Feasibility, Viability
Goal type
Scale the model, Drive corporate innovation / R&D, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Benchmarked single-case comparison
Minimum units needed
2
1Best Fit When
Best when you need to assess whether outsourcing or partnering on a critical activity is feasible and cost-effective before committing.