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What To Do If Your Company Is Asked To Participate In A Reverse Auction

Holden Advisors

My clients answered no, which made the decision easy. Our value list looked something like this: We were the incumbent, and we had a great relationship with the buying decision maker. We had just-in-time inventory hubs at their manufacturing facilities where we stored a two-week supply of our product. We didn’t think they did.

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Aerospace and Defense Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

This sector encompasses the development, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems. The integration of cutting-edge R&D, precise engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes is critical for delivering top-notch products.

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The Four Buying Influences to Identify in Manufacturing Sales

Miller Heiman Group

In the past, manufacturing sellers could succeed by working with one or two decision-makers, developing friendships with handshake deals were agreed upon at the ballgame, on the golf course or during extravagant dinners. Yet many manufacturers struggle to coach their sellers on how to identify these buying influences.

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

This sector encompasses the entire lifecycle of EVs, from research and development (R&D) and battery production to manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and customer support. EV manufacturing involves assembling the vehicle components into a final product, with a strong emphasis on quality control.

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Consumer Electronics Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

Component manufacturing ensures the production of high-quality parts, while assembling and testing convert these components into finished products. Implementing advanced manufacturing techniques like automation and robotics can enhance precision and efficiency.

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Chemicals Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

The Chemicals industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, integral to numerous sectors from agriculture and pharmaceuticals to manufacturing and construction. Information systems and data management support decision-making, and public and stakeholder relations maintain the organization’s reputation and foster key partnerships.

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

Thoughts on Viewing Sales Process Differently If I were doing process design internally, creating process for something within my span of control at work, or running engineering or a manufacturing line, I would follow Deming’s advice to a tee, to reduce or eliminate variation and deviation as much as possible.

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