Are you focused on the outcome of what you are buying or on the process of buying it? I think that most people in your shoes would say “both”. From my point of view, the answer is clearly the process. People in sourcing and procurement are very concerned with...
The 2009 recession continues to have a profound impact on contract negotiations. Many companies are still adjusting to the new rules of negotiation that evolved during the recession. After 2009, customers gained bargaining power simply by having business to offer...