Procurement Profitability Suppliers Supply Chain 
Flevy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
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.
Account Manager Tips
MARCH 23, 2021
Importance of key account management Existing business is cheaper and more profitable than new business. 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. Suppliers are dispensable.
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Zendesk
MARCH 15, 2021
As we enter year two of “life after coronavirus,” procuring proper personal protective equipment (PPE) can be just as difficult as it was in the early days of the pandemic. While most hospitals have a good supply, it can still be tough for small health care facilities and regular citizens to pick up a cache of affordable, high-quality PPE.
QYMATIX
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Between supplier price pressure, supply chain problems and customer anger: Why wholesalers win with value-based customer management. Which customers can order quantities be reduced in view of the supply chain problems and which are better off not in the interests of the company itself? This has consequences.
Brooks Group
MARCH 28, 2024
By accessing this level, you position your solution more strategically and reduce the risk of being viewed as just another vendor or commodity supplier. How much impact does your product or service have on your customers’ profitability, revenue, or cash flow? Senior decision maker titles also vary by industry.
Account Management Skills
MAY 22, 2023
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. We also dive into a five-step framework to help you negotiate more effectively and shed light on some questionable tactics employed by less experienced procurement professionals.
Zendesk
MARCH 21, 2022
Every executive in the world spends part of their day wondering how to make their products and services stand out while still turning a profit. In this piece, we cover: Value chain definition. Benefits of value chains. Porter’s value chain. Value chain vs. supply chain. Value chain example.
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