Remove Digitalization Remove Negotiation Remove Procurement Remove Suppliers
article thumbnail

The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. Most executives associated with procurement lack the competencies and perspectives required to identify gaps and effectively manage the function. Collaborate with suppliers, or rivals, to manufacture critical components cost-effectively.

article thumbnail

What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Sourcing and procurement module. This module helps with procuring the materials and services businesses Need to manufacture their goods, or the items they want to resell. The Sourcing and Procurement module helps businesses procure the materials and services that they need to manufacture their goods. The Sales module.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. During this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of procurement negotiations. Welcome to episode 87. Mike, a very warm welcome.

article thumbnail

Six Building Blocks for Revitalized B2B Marketing and Sales

Luminas Strategy

As leaders, we were forced to react and accelerate digital investments and virtual models in order to engage customers and evolve our operating models to realize the full potential of those investments. Leverage more flexible and modular infrastructure, digital tools and ways of working.

article thumbnail

The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

Sellers sometimes work with professional procurement leaders and company executives who work together frequently and have processes and policies to guide their purchase pursuits. Some committees hum; others are more like a ragtag band of misfits. Guess what? That in itself is not a change.

B2B 198
article thumbnail

How can agencies make client relationships more profitable?, with Chris Merrington

Account Management Skills

He specialises in helping agency leaders and their teams negotiate more profitably. I’ve had it on my shelf for a few years now and it becomes a reference guide for negotiating. Negotiating to become more profitable, have better relationships, increased pricing, which some agencies are not very good at. So Chris, welcome.

article thumbnail

How agencies are navigating the legalities of AI use, with Sharon Toerek

Account Management Skills

They could be digital or creative. Because some of the stakeholders of the client with whom you’re negotiating as an agency may not be on the forefront of what their company’s policies are with respect to AI use. And that will be our best practice going forward in the contracts that we develop and negotiate.