Procurement
SOW
Statement of Work
In plain English
The document that describes exactly what a supplier must deliver, when, and to what standard.
Where you’ll see it
Contracting.
Example
“Draft the SOW before contacting procurement.”
Write down precisely what you need done before starting the buying process.
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