Selecting a supplier · Defining comparison criteria

Defining comparison criteria in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Defining comparison criteria.

Compare options against clear criteria such as cost, time and quality. Advantage, drawback and whereas help express differences without overstating them.

Context: Selecting a supplier. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

The lowest quotation is not necessarily the most economical option overall.

ليس عرض السعر الأقل بالضرورة الخيار الأكثر توفيرًا في المجمل.

We also need to consider delivery reliability, maintenance and the clarity of the agreement.

نحتاج أيضًا إلى مراعاة موثوقية التسليم والصيانة ووضوح الاتفاق.

Supplier A offers a lower initial price but requires a longer commitment.

يقدم المورد أ سعرًا أوليًا أقل، لكنه يشترط التزامًا أطول.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: The lowest quotation is not necessarily the most economical option overall.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: يقدم المورد أ سعرًا أوليًا أقل، لكنه يشترط التزامًا أطول.