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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Only by making astute observations will you uncover potential new sources of value. Make sure your internal stakeholders understand the value your program brings to customers and, through them, to the firm. Customers will reward suppliers who successfully blend a great digital experience with the human touch. Want more?

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“LIQUIDITY,” ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE AND YOU

Strategic Account Management Association

It is typified by slow and deliberate decision making, a decision-making process that is rigorously codified and decision making authority that is rigidly prescribed. Employees typically perform multiple functional roles, and decision making is decentralized and team-based. Entrepreneurial.

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Building and optimizing your diverse, multifunctional “Dream Team”

Strategic Account Management Association

Our aspiration, I believe, should be to create a workforce that reflects the incredible diversity of our customers, our partners, our suppliers and our community. But before I delve into what leaders can do to make this happen, I want to share some context for why it’s important. Analytical thinking and innovation.

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Value Net Model

Flevy

The model identifies 4 key types of players: Customers Suppliers Competitors Complementors Each player type holds strategic implications for organizations, influencing their operational and strategic decisions. The Value Net Model is invaluable as it provides organizations with a more comprehensive view of their competitive landscape.

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Why Business Model Innovation Could Be The Key To Getting Better Results

Luminas Strategy

Keith Pigues There are several ways to bring innovation to your business – one of these is business model innovation. Most of us are familiar with other forms of innovation, but the mere mention of this topic may leave you scratching your head. a note from Luminas Founder & CEO, D.

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Value Grid Analysis

Flevy

However, this linear progression does not encourage Innovation and provides little protection from the risk of being outperformed by rivals in today’s disruptive markets. It warrants a company to manage customer demand upstream (suppliers and companies that supply to suppliers) as well as downstream (customers).

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9 Unexpected Reasons Why Key Account Management is Important

Account Manager Tips

Account growth, renewals and advocacy are difficult for indirect suppliers because procurement focus on spend management. Invested in the relationship and view you as a strategic supplier. Capture more spend away from alternative suppliers. Innovation. But (and it's a big but). The answer? What is key account management?