Bigger isn’t always better, and innovative technologies aren’t always best. But, when choosing vendors and suppliers, the best choices aren’t always evident until the equipment is installed or the contract has been let. That’s when nasty surprises may occur and you realize that what you expected isn’t quite what you received, or—worse—what you asked for wasn’t exactly what you wanted.

To minimize the odds of that happening to you, use these five steps:

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