The Vendor Reality Scorecard (Excel Tool)

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Update v1.1: Now includes a dedicated 'The Sheet Mechanic' resource tab.

Stop guessing which vendor is lying to you.

This is not just a spreadsheet. It is a decision-support tool based on the principles from The Sheet Mechanic. It calculates the "Management Cost View"—showing you the hidden risks in every low-ball quote.

Includes:

• ✅ Risk-Adjusted Price Calculator: See the real cost of a delay.
• ✅ The "Rush Job" Multiplier: How chaos explodes when you hurry a bad vendor.
• ✅ Automated Planning Advice: Get a mitigation plan instantly.

Format: Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook (.xlsm)

Compatibility: Windows (Excel 2016+)

Download it for free, or pay what you want to support the project.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you see a Red "Security Risk" Bar Because this file contains VBA code (the macros that run the calculator), Windows might block it by default after you download it. This is standard security for all downloaded Excel tools.

To fix it in 5 seconds:

1. Close the Excel file.
2. Go to your Downloads folder.
3. Right-click the file (The_Sheet_Mechanic_...xlsm) and select Properties.
4. At the bottom of the General tab, check the box that says "Unblock".
5. Click Apply -> OK.

Now open the file again. It will run perfectly.