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NAW LARGE COMPANY CEO CONFERENCE. “MAKING SURE YOUR SUPPLIER UNDERSTANDS YOUR VALUE” SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. FIRST – TAKE THE CURRENT CHALLENGE IN CONTEXT. “DOWN MARKET” means different things at different times in different places Cycle or Trend, etc. Past Practices are relevant - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NAW LARGE COMPANY CEO CONFERENCE
“MAKING SURE YOUR SUPPLIER UNDERSTANDS YOUR VALUE”
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
FIRST – TAKE THE CURRENT CHALLENGE IN CONTEXT “DOWN MARKET” means different things at
different times in different places Cycle or Trend, etc.
Past Practices are relevant Customers and Vendors will be skeptical of
“instant fixes” What have we said and done in the past? What can be adapted, what must we alter?
Actions speak louder than words…..
A “VALUE MINDSET”
GROUND IN COMPANY VALUES – Yours and Theirs
PRIMARY TACTICS: Traditional: Customer/Product Expanse&Defense Innovative: Expand the Service Universe
Integrated Supply, Freight/Logistics Recycling, Product Life Cycles Product substitution/modification Admin efficiencies and integration Joint marketing
Sometimes “Down” Means “Up” MANAGING INCREASES STANDING UP FOR THE VENDOR
“Market Leader Mindset” Early Communication 3rd Party validations Understand the creation of expectations Act with empathy but not sympathy
Managing Competitive Breakdown Query: Do we “represent” the vendor or
do we “broker” for the customer? Seek full definitions of competitive offers
Pursue Full & Honest Understanding Move discussion to “total cost” rather than
“product price” Prepare a risk analysis discussion Prepare a time analysis discussion
START SOMETHING NEW
Emphasize Momentum – Vendors want a ‘winner’, not a ‘whiner’
Propose a new product, service, or coverage area. Can you “profit” from something they can “off-load”?
Extend benefits of IT applications Network and Synergize with the vendor
Provide business referrals, personnel, problem solving
“INTEGRATED SUPPLY”
MUCH TRIBUTE IS PAID TO “PARTNERSHIPS”; WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? Transaction Costs
Eliminate Rather than Shift Freight Efficiencies Warehousing Order Fulfillment Rates Document Management
Close off the Competition
TIME IS A VARIABLE WE CAN’T CHANGE Dramatically increase the number of
“touches” Electronic Mailings VM’s
During “tough times” the vendor in the “front lobe” of the mind will win
“THE PVP AGREEMENT”
MUTUAL, WRITTEN COMMITMENTS Executive Sponsor Marketing Support Communication Plans Emphasize Local Support Provide for Proper Training New Product Development/Stewardship IT Integration Action Plan Integrated Supply/Supply Chain Projects
LAIRD VENDOR VALUE PROPOSITION Our Core Values Broad Customer Base Broad Product Range Geographic Footprint Financially Stable Experienced Leaders Volume Channel Price Stewards Environmental &
Safety Program
Performance Culture Capital Investments 200+ Sellers every
day Inventory Investment Credit Management Sales/Leadership
Dev. Programs PVP/CDV Priority 5 year Momentum
Remember Vince Lombardi…
Understand and Ruthlessly Execute on the Basics
Communicate endlessly until all parties understand everything
Take nothing for granted