A request for proposal (RFP) is a formal request issued by an organization that seeks specific products or services to address the organization’s essential business needs. After receiving the RFP, the vendor submits a proposal that demonstrates their qualifications, costs, and solutions in providing the requested services. From there, the issuer of the RFP vets the offerings and chooses the best solutions and cost of services.
Topics: Vendor Negotiation, Manufacturing Advisor, RFP
There would be no such thing as vendor negotiation if prices were set in stone. Yet decisions in government, international relations, speculation, and supply and demand shape market trends and price fluctuations, requiring procurement professionals in the manufacturing industry to develop and implement vital vendor negotiation techniques.
Topics: Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Vendor Negotiation, Vendor Negotiation Strategy
