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People & Problems: The core of strategic account planning

Strategic Account Management Association

What I see from these dual worldviews is twofold: First, that the global pressures stemming from COVID and supply chain squeezes are throwing roadblocks in the path of us all. They’re critical,” he said. They’re our feet on the street.”. It’s in static spreadsheets no one has access to.

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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

It’s important to engage with customers and organizations in new ways. We have to understand how SAM relates to the other ways that we engage with customers like marketing, sales, supply chain management.”. Build multifunctional teams includingsupply chain, quality and operations that focus on servicing customers.

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Turning lemons into lemonade: Five ways to reset on customer management fundamentals in a post-pandemic world

Strategic Account Management Association

At that time, customers told us they were less focused on price in negotiations and more focused on keeping the business running, with expectations including: Changes (increase or decrease) in supply chain deliveries Delays in payment schedules Changes in allocation of volume contracted.

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Customer Retention Strategies in a Challenging Sales Climate

Brooks Group

Global tensions, on-and-off tariffs, and geopolitical uncertainties have created a perfect storm that fundamentally alters the dynamics of customer relationships. Companies now face unprecedented supply chain disruptions, volatile pricing structures, and shifting regulatory landscapes.

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The Future of Wholesale Distribution

SBI Growth

As the supply chain is being disrupted across industries, businesses are reimagining how to go to market, generate demand, and serve customers. Consumer behaviors have changed drastically over the past year, with a significant rise in ecommerce. On today’s show, Grant.

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How to Tackle 8 Manufacturing Sales Challenges

Brooks Group

The manufacturing industry is vast, encompassing a wide variety of products and services tailored to specific industries and customer needs. Although supply chains have rightsized since the pandemic, many manufacturers are dealing with increased customer choice, greater competition, and compressed margins. Challenge 4.

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ERP vs. CRM: To Integrate or Not to Integrate

Hubspot Sales

An ERP system is used to organize and manage all aspects of a business, from supply chain management to financial data and even payroll. ERPs are commonly used to help enterprise-size organizations unify their business functions and communications in order to reduce costs and increase revenue.

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