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The Four Buying Influences to Identify in Manufacturing Sales

Miller Heiman Group

In the past, manufacturing sellers could succeed by working with one or two decision-makers, developing friendships with handshake deals were agreed upon at the ballgame, on the golf course or during extravagant dinners. Yet many manufacturers struggle to coach their sellers on how to identify these buying influences.

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What Sales Can Learn From Lean Manufacturing — Part 5

Partners in Excellence

If you haven’t read them, here are the links: What Sales Can Learn From Lean Manufacturing , Part 2 , Part 3 , and Part 4. Some of the overarching goals in applying TPS to manufacturing was the reduction of waste, improving quality, and making the process as efficient as possible.

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Pricing Erosion: Definition, Causes, and How to Avoid It

TrackStreet

Technological advancements can also contribute to pricing erosion by reducing production costs. When companies adopt more efficient manufacturing technologies, they may be able to offer their products or services at lower prices while maintaining profitability.

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How Ceramic Pro Streamlined Their Distributor Sales Process

Spiro Technologies

As Ceramic Pro expanded their business, scale demanded technology that could effectively manage their distribution network in order to ensure a quality experience for their customers and prospects. For distribution, Ceramic Pro relies on a network of installers, distributors, and auto-dealers who ultimately install and service their products.

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Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far)

Search Engine Land

Antonio Rangel, a California Institute of Technology economist, testified that Google’s defaults discourage users from switching, saying switching to a different search engine is not easy. He claimed that in return for default status, phone service providers and manufacturers were guaranteed a portion of ad click revenue.

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Why Search Is the Unsung Hero in B2B Commerce

Salesforce

Instead, these buyers include the manufacturing floor manager who needs a specific part to keep the factory running. If your business sells products or services at unique negotiated prices, navigation and search is likely complex. Let’s say an automotive manufacturer is searching for a specific part on your storefront.

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How to Get Started With Channel Partnerships for SaaS Businesses

Sales Hacker

A channel partner is a company that sells products and services for a technology manufacturer or vendor. This technology may include hardware, traditional software, Software as a Service (SaaS), or cloud computing solutions. What is a channel partner? Channel partners basically onboard other people to sell your product for you.