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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

Two key factors critical for devising a robust purchasing and supply management strategy are: Strategic importance of purchasing: This factor measures the ratio of raw material costs to total costs, their impact on profitability, and the value addition done by the entire product portfolio. Move towards reducing unacceptable sourcing risks.

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13 Best Consultative Sales Questions

Brooks Group

This sales coaching process focuses on facilitating self-discovery, providing specific feedback, and creating opportunities for practical application and reinforcement. After the interaction, the sales leader can facilitate a discussion to help the sales professional understand what went well and what could be improved.

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How Project N95 streamlined its volunteer-staffed support using Zendesk

Zendesk

The non-profit organization bills itself as the National Clearinghouse for PPE in the United States, protecting healthcare, essential workers, vulnerable communities, and anyone who needs to be safe in their community by providing equitable access to PPE. That’s where Project N95 comes in.

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Selling to the C-Suite: Strategies for Reaching Executive Decision Makers

Brooks Group

By accessing this level, you position your solution more strategically and reduce the risk of being viewed as just another vendor or commodity supplier. Identify contacts in your network who may be able to make introductions and facilitate meetings. Get introduced through existing executive relationships.

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Equipped for the Inevitable: The Owens Corning Story

Luminas Strategy

As far as their customers were concerned, because Owens Corning’s investments and go-to market strategy were so broad, they had become a transactional supplier. Get clear (quickly) on the value of their investments to this customer’s bottom line and validate what investments could be made to improve their profitability.

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Why Your Organisation Needs A Customer Crisis Plan

Jermaine Edwards

Regardless of the size, maturity or sophistication of your organisation, you can apply these ideas to protect your profits, reputation, relationships and revenues. In our experience, this section can happen very quickly with a clear experienced thinker and facilitator. Since then, Best Buy has grown profitably every year.

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CRM For Business Development

Insightly

Additionally, CRM systems can be used to facilitate more accurate sales forecasting by analyzing historical data on won deals versus lost opportunities alongside current pipeline status metrics. The overall aim is to boost sales, improve profitability, and foster long-term relationships with customers and partners.

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