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7 key skills for successful supply chain and procurement negotiation

Procurement Academy

Negotiation is key to business success. Successful negotiation involves good interpersonal and communication skills used together to bring a desired result. A good negotiator can ensure the right prices are secured, which makes a significant contribution to an organization’s success.

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The New Age of Negotiation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

New age of negotiation article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. We negotiate on a daily basis. Sometimes negotiations are small and sometimes they hold a bit more value or impact. But, there are two sides to every negotiation table.

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The Negotiation Before the Negotiation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When preparing for a negotiation, it is common to identify the issues to be negotiated, decide on negotiating tactics to use on your supplier, think through what your supplier may say and practice saying the words you’ll use during the negotiation. Those are all necessary components of negotiation preparation. To truly reach your potential in a negotiation you need to understand some key things about your supplier. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Negotiation Study

The Logistics of Logistics

Logistics Negotiations. How did you prepare for your last logistics negotiation? There seems to be lots of opinions about logistics negotiation, but not very much research. Wouldn’t it be nice to enter your next logistics negotiation with some more negotiating know how? Understanding What Works in Logistics Negotiations. One of Heather’s areas of study is logistics negotiation. Logistics Negotiation Success.

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Is Procurement Being Too Aggressive in Negotiations?

Supply Chain View from the Field

A recent post by my colleage Kate Vitasek (author of the “Vest Outsourcing” model) in Forbes magazine argues that procurement is taking too aggressive a stance in negotiations with major logistics providers. The smarter move is to create highly collaborative relationships with key suppliers where buyers and suppliers work together to mitigate (or even eliminate) risks.

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Don’t Miss Out on These Three Ridiculously Simple Negotiating Tricks You Can Use Today

Supply Chain Cowboy

We negotiate agreements all the time, but many people like you still don’t feel comfortable making deals. In a business setting, this phrase can have significant impact with suppliers. For example, when negotiating payment terms, you can use a phrase such as, “Most of our suppliers like you offer us credit terms of Net 60.” ” This wording can give your supplier a strong inclination to offer you the same.

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Negotiating for profit: Reviewing supplier contracts to increase profit margins and lower costs

DELMIA Quintiq

More importantly, the insights gained provide valuable support for them to negotiate better contracts with their suppliers. Sourcing forecasts of their S&OP allows them to negotiate for lower prices for some of their raw materials. S&OP Maturity Series, part 3 of 5. Readers of my previous posts ( part 1 and part 2 ) will have seen how Q Co. has successfully integrated the new ASDF account into their normal business procedures.

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The Power of Real-Time Pricing Platforms

LevaData

According to a recent news report for DigiTimes , Intel will cut prices of its CPUs by 20%, not long after deciding to raise those prices in Q4 2022. This is an eye-opening example of volatility and how market pricing keeps shifting in these uncertain times.

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7 Steps to Product Procurement Pricing that Suppliers Can Support

MIT Supply Chain

A new tool enables procurers to negotiate product prices without bargaining away supplier goodwill. When bargaining with suppliers over a product price, how can procurement professionals secure the best deal without damaging a valued relationship by being overly aggressive? One way to estimate a procured product’s price, or should-cost, is to approximate its cost based on the item’s architecture and/or the firm’s financials. Fair deal.

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

ivalua

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings.

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10 Strategies for improving supplier relationship management

Procurement Academy

Strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) is a key factor for driving competitive advantage for multi-national organizations. We’ve highlighted the most important elements to help improve supplier relationship management: Foster the right behaviors.

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Five Top Tips for Project/Program Team Negotiations

The Logistics of Logistics

When we consider negotiations we often think about discrete issues that occur and need to be. Take for example an automotive supplier that has won a major business award with a customer on a. the business is awarded and the start of production, the supplier and customer will face a myriad of. But will this pricing ultimately favor the buyer or the. Before I lay out the Top Five Tips for getting the pricing that favors your company’s interests, let’s.

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Legal Experts Need to be Front and Center in Negotiating Software Contracts

Supply Chain View from the Field

I had the opportunity to engage in a negotiation seminar with a large insurance company last week, and had the team work on a software contract role play. In the scenario, there was both a buyer and supplier, and there were multiple facets to consider in the negotiation. The problem in preparing for such a negotiation is that deriving a “should-cost” model in software contracts is extremely difficult – because often there is no cost-based model.

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Supplier Registration – Goals, Benefits & Challenges

SCMDOJO

However, when you buy something, you may not always know all the suppliers that offer a particular product. Then the Supplier registration form comes in handy. This means that every time you host a sourcing event, the same suppliers bid on the same products at the same prices.

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The Heart of Negotiation: A Conversation with Molly Fletcher

Jaggaer

From agreeing on bulk pricing with a supplier to working out budget numbers with internal stakeholders, procurement teams are locked in a constant give and take. But negotiation doesn’t have to be a battle and learning the steps to success is simpler than you may think.

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The High Cost of Poor Supplier Relationships

Talking Logistics

We’ve seen several headlines over the past six months about how poorly suppliers are being treated these days. Here’s a sampling: Tesco faces fresh accusations of ‘bullying’ suppliers over price cuts ( The Telegraph ). Woolworths accused of bullying suppliers into paying millions for Cheap Cheap campaign ( The Sydney Morning Herald ). One in five suppliers bullied, says UK small business lobby ( Financial Times – sub.

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Apple: Still a Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Talking Logistics

For example, here are a couple of the contract terms he references in the declaration: - The pricing for sapphire [which GTAT was to produce] was the lesser of (i) the price agreed between the parties, (ii) the “not to exceed” price listed on a schedule, (iii) 95% of the lowest price offered by GTAT to any of its customers or (iv) 99% of the quoted price in a bona fide offer to Apple from another qualified source.

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Supplier Negotiation Tips: Close The Right Deal

CormSquare

Supplier negotiations can be a tough topic to deal with. When suppliers eliminate competition by minimizing prices or creating technology interferes with competitors, it often seems like companies are forced to accept the prices of the goods. Moreover, when demand of certain product exceeds the available supply and the suppliers charge any price they wish, you may feel that you have little or no power over negotiation.

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Supplier management KPIs

Taulia

The supply chain activities involved in the procurement process , from sourcing the right suppliers to taking delivery of materials and products, are vital to the overall health of any business. That makes the performance of suppliers in your supply chain a large factor in optimizing the effectiveness of your broader operational strategy. But how can supplier performance be measured? The importance of supplier KPIs. Supplier risks can come in lots of different forms.

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Supplier Relationship Management: What It Is and How to Improve it?

Unleashed

Supplier relationship management is often referred to as the B2B equivalent of customer relationship management. We’ll define this crucial management concept and explain how you can implement and improve supplier relationship management to leverage business success.

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What does”Supplier Relationship Management” really mean?

NC State SCRC

As one executive we interviewed noted, “Supplier Relationship Manager” automatically assumes that supplier relationships are managed by supply managers. So what exactly is Supplier Relationship Management?

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28 Procurement KPIs That Optimize Supplier & Buyer Performance

Silvon Software

Supplier KPIs. Managing supplier performance can help procurement leaders focus their resources on value-added activities, instead of addressing the problems caused by supplier performance like defects, rush, excessive inventory, delayed delivery to customers, shutdowns, etc.

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5 Ways To Spark Supplier Engagement: Making Vendors Into Partners

Kodiak Hub

Some buyers and suppliers have relationships where one party, or both parties, genuinely believe that the other party doesn’t care about their business relationship. ??Responding as a prospective supplier?—?during Responsible Sourcing starts with a solid Supplier Engagement Model.

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How AI is forecasting price fluctuations for raw materials and rare earth commodities

Resilinc

We looked back to compare the indicators of future supply and demand trends for cobalt that were provided to our customers with the actual market prices that later manifested,” explained Shahzaib Khan, Resilinc’s Senior Director of Operations. And prices did indeed retreat.”.

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High Prices and Low Availability Plague the Electrical Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Have you found that the consistent supply and reasonable prices in the Electrical Supply Chain that you were used to before COVID-19 hit have not returned as soon as you hoped, or as soon as some experts predicted? Adding to the misery, rising fuel costs drove prices up. Subscribe Here!

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations. Global leaders should retain suppliers with vested interest in the long-term success of the company. To attain this level of trust with suppliers, companies should approach these relationships with the same care they use when approaching customers. Supply Chain supplier relationship management

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What Makes a Supplier “Strategic”? Not Spend Volume.

Jaggaer

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. Strategic Supplier Management. Supplier ecosystems are increasingly diverse. Strategizing for a diverse range of suppliers. Supplier Management

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Supplier payment terms and supply chain finance

Taulia

For over a decade, supply chain finance (SCF) has given buyers and suppliers the ultimate opportunity to gain access to cash otherwise trapped in the cash conversion cycle. Suppose a buyer wants to negotiate longer payment terms with a supplier to improve their DPO and cash position.

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Winning Strategy in Procurement Negotiations – Moving Far Beyond Excel

EC Sourcing Group

Most professionals in procurement want to develop a strategy to win consistently in negotiations. I am not referring to a method to get price concessions every time. If you are using Excel for your complex awards and sensitivity analysis, you are giving up a strategic advantage to your suppliers and competitors. Price concessions are normally great but what if you are giving up more than the concession is worth?

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Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". In the real world, it can lead to delays and confusion, and, in the worst cases, prolonged and protracted litigation, resulting in bad supplier relations. Naturally, a supplier relations conflict exists. Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations.

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The Key to Navigating Supplier Relationships in the Post-Pandemic World

LevaData

In only a number of months, this sudden change sped up the adoption of digital technologies and supplier relationships by several years. Some struggle with the power balance of purely remote supplier relationships.

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Purchase Price Variance (PPV)! A Profit or Loss Opportunity?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Purchase Price Variance, or PPV, is a common term in the realm of Purchasing/Procurement and Finance. In my experience proactive, attentive, and detailed Purchase Price Variance (PPV) can make an incredible contribution to the profitability of a company. MOQs and Tiered pricing.

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What is the Best Supplier Vetting Process?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Does your business rely on at least one supplier? Or do you need multiple suppliers in order to perform your daily operations? Either way the quality, reliability, and value for cost of your suppliers is crucial to your organization’s success. On the other side, if your suppliers don’t live up to the standards you require, your organization can be damaged. Subscribe Here!

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Supplier and Manufacturer Guide: What to Look for, What You’ll Need, and Where to Find Suppliers and Manufacturers

ShipBob

When you’re running an ecommerce business, you need reliable suppliers and manufacturers to help you maintain seamless supply chain operations. In this guide, we walk you through the process of finding suppliers and manufacturers for your business. Questions for your potential supplier.

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Ivalua Completes the Source-to-Pay Journey with Embedded Global Supplier Payments

ivalua

Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Today’s supplier payments remain complex and crucially lack transparency and efficiency that strain supplier relationships, increase transactional costs and cause frustration for all those involved.

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Rising Temps and Rising Costs Force Logistics Suppliers Back to Basics

Intelligent Audit

Heat-Related Health Emergencies Attract Attention at UPS as Contract Negotiations Loom. As Spencer Patton of Route Consultant said to Fox Business , “We’ve seen our fuel prices double in a year. Benchmark Diesel Price Continues to Fall, Despite Rising Futures.

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How to improve relations with suppliers and build the Procurement function of the future

HICX Solutions

Table of Contents Why do suppliers find it challenging to do their best work for their biggest customers? The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.