title = "Vendor Management"

content = """
Vendor management maintains productive relationships with suppliers while enforcing
contractual obligations and performance standards. Iron Bastion Command treats vendors
as critical partners in the supply chain.

**Performance Monitoring:** Track on-time delivery, quality acceptance rates, and
responsiveness to issues. Use contractually defined metrics and formal evaluations where
required. Address underperformance before it becomes a pattern.

**Communication:** Establish clear points of contact and escalation paths. Conduct
regular reviews to discuss performance, forecast changes, and resolve disputes. Document
agreements and commitments in writing.

**Contract Compliance:** Ensure vendors adhere to terms regarding pricing, delivery,
warranty, and regulatory requirements. Non-compliance may trigger cure notices, liquidated
damages, or contract termination. Document all deviations.

**Supplier Diversity:** Support small business, veteran-owned, and other socio-economic
goals per federal policy. Balance program objectives with operational requirements when
selecting sources.
"""  # noqa: E501

version = "0.0.1"
