Free Decision-Making Tool Helps Product Development Answer Tough Questions

Robust Decisions adds proven science into the art of decisions

Corvallis, OR, March 06, 2008 – Robust Decisions, Inc (RDI), today announced the on-line release of its free software-as-a-service application called Accord Instant Decision. Instant Decision assists decision-making for many common business situations where there is a choice between two alternatives. Accord Instant Decision may be accessed at no charge from robustdecisions.com/instpd .

The free tool for product developers and manufacturers allows a user to come to a decision in fifteen minutes or less on a pre-packaged set of issues such as whether to make or buy a given part. The goal is for Accord Instant Decision users to save time and money with their very first decision and then return to use this free service on a regular basis. Users will also experience the advantages of the built-in Baynesian Team Support technique, a scientific method of predicting outcomes even though the inputs may be based on uncertain future conditions or subjective opinions.

Accord Instant Decision is a fully functional decision analysis tool that evaluates each alternative against a set of supplied criteria. Users determine what is important to them and evaluate the options using a graphical interface. Instant Decision then produces a report documenting the deliberation.

Accord software has been used by such companies as Boeing, HP, and AT&T to make better decisions while saving time with shorter meetings, better team communication and buy-in. Purchased versions of Accord help teams track decision evaluations and rationale over time and can be applied more broadly to each customer’s specific decision issues based on multiple stakeholders and many alternatives.

The free Accord Instant Decision addresses several common business scenarios targeted at distinct users:

• Make versus Buy – Decide whether it is best to make an item in house or buy one from a vendor.
• Applicant Selector – Compare two job applicants to determine who is best for your organization.
• Product differentiator – See how well your product is differentiated from the competition.
• Vendor selector – Compare two vendors to determine which will be a better supplier.
• Office site selector – Compare two offices sites to select where to locate your facility.

The Accord Instant Decision may be accessed at no charge from www.robustdecisions.com/instpd. It operates in a PC-based Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.0 or newer) browser.

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About Robust Decisions Inc.
Robust Decisions develops and delivers proven solutions that give individuals, teams and entire organizations the ability to consistently make the best decision possible in the shortest time. Based on the patented Bayesian Team Support™ (BTS) methodology, Robust Decisions provides a foundation to optimize your decision processes and empower people to make better, more informed decisions. Robust Decisions provides software tools and training for decision management that can help increase your competitive advantage.

Robust Decisions, Bayesian Team Support, BTS, Accord, are all trademarks of Robust Decisions Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

To find out more, visit www.robustdecisions.com, or call now: 541.758.5088.

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