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Vendor Classification

Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Glossary › Vendor Classification

What is Vendor Classification?

Classification organizes vendors into categories for reporting, governance, and assessment alignment. It helps standardize expectations across similar vendor types.

FAQs

Why classify vendors?

To streamline assessments and oversight.

Does classification differ from tiering?

Yes, classification describes type, while tiering describes risk.

Can classification change?

Yes, when services evolve.

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