Review data rights, portability and exit before selection
Establish ownership, permitted use, exportability, deletion, model-use boundaries and transition evidence.
Name the rights
- Separate customer data, derived records, configuration and software rights.
- Verify training and subcontractor use.
Test portability
- Require usable formats, identifiers and documented export paths.
- Inspect rate, cost and retention limits.
Plan exit
- Name deletion evidence, transition support and retained records.
- Do not wait for termination to discover lock-in.
Keep selection explicit
The Sourcing Decision Studio retains the complete evidence chain. Scores, shortlist state and diligence do not select an option without a retained owner decision.