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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Shifting from focus on shareholder value only to stakeholder value as well – and a broadening understanding of what stakeholder value means. Non-traditional sources of value will play a growing role in how stakeholders evaluate the impact of companies and their strategic accounts efforts. #2.

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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

They are: Stakeholder Value : Clients have all had to pivot to survive; as a result, the sources of value creation and relevant stakeholders have shifted. Impact of Digital: Digital impact on SAM was already significant and the pandemic has accelerated adoption by ten times or more. Adjust notion of stakeholder value.

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Stakeholder engagement and buy-in: Influence and persuasion skills with Aristotle and Knights and Dinosaurs

Red Star Kim

At the recent PM Forum workshop on stakeholder engagement and buy-in there was an interesting mix of delegates from law, accountancy and actuarial firms from across the UK and Ireland and even China. Work roles varied across marketing, business development, PR, internal communications, events, digital and graphic design.

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How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Automotive Supply Chains

Planview

However, a transformative shift is underway, characterized by the transition from traditionally siloed supply chains to digitally integrated supply chains. By leveraging advanced technologies, digital supply chains enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve responsiveness to market demands.

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How Aramex’s Young SAM Program Provides Strategic Value and Impact

Strategic Account Management Association

Executive Sponsorship: Maps key customer stakeholders to executives and experts inside Aramex. Forecasting and Business Outlook: Provides forecasts and regular formal status updates to ensure visibility of the business performance and outlook to the internal stakeholders. Change is challenging both internally and externally.

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Book review: Build your digital marketing strategy by Steve Brennan

Red Star Kim

Despite being published in 2018 (before the Covid pandemic pushed digital marketing into the stratosphere) and being pretty basic it has some good content. So here’ a book review: Build your digital marketing strategy by Steve Brennan. A buyer profile template is provided segmented by personal, needs and digital behaviour.

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Buying Groups – How to Navigate Complex Buyer Structures

Upland

Buying groups, or buying committees, are often composed of 10 stakeholders but can have more. It is the job of these trusted stakeholders to make sure that they make the right purchasing decision for their business or organization. Here’s how to just that when working with buying groups. What is a Buying Group in B2B Sales?