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statement of work
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A quick definition of statement of work:
A statement of work is a part of a contract that explains what one party will do for the other. It includes details like how the work will be inspected and accepted, what quality standards must be met, how the items will be packed and labeled, what data is required, and what training is needed. There are two types of specifications in a statement of work: performance specifications that set the minimum requirements for the work, and design specifications that explain how those requirements will be met. It's often abbreviated as SOW.
A more thorough explanation:
A statement of work is a part of a contract that explains what one party will do for the other party. For example, if a company hires a contractor to build a website, the statement of work will explain what the contractor needs to do to build the website.
The statement of work usually includes details like:
- How the work will be inspected and accepted
- Requirements for quality assurance
- How the items will be packed and marked
- What data is required
- What training is needed
There are two types of specifications in a statement of work:
- A performance specification that explains the minimum requirements for the work
- A design specification that explains how those requirements will be met
For example, if a company hires a contractor to build a website, the performance specification might say that the website needs to load quickly and be easy to use. The design specification might explain how the contractor will make the website load quickly and be easy to use.