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When responding to RFI/RFQ requests what's the biggest obstruction a supply chain project manager can face?
Network Member Question When responding to RFI/RFQ requests what's the biggest obstruction a supply chain project manager can face? Thom Spencer Recruitment & Human Resources Consultant and Contractor Wakefield, UK

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Time to Stop Yourself Doing Everything in Your Business
You've been there and done it. You've got the tee-shirt and your experiences mean that you can cut so many corners. So you do. It's easier. You respond to all the requests, questions, challenges and mistakes of your people. By fixing them.
How to Say No
Learning how to say no is crucial. We are faced with a barrage of requests each and every day - for time, for money, and for favors. We have to learn to say no most of the time, occasionally to some worthy causes and some great opportunities.
Good Things Come to Those Who Ask
Asking for what you need is probably the most underutilized tool for people. And yet, amazing requests have been granted to people simply because they've asked for it!

Dealing with Difficult Customers
Customers – Some times ya love ‘em. Some times ya have to kill em’. We’ve all dealt with difficult customers before. I’m not talking about just the complainer or the “problem child”. I’m talking about the one who keeps making unreasonable requests of you and your company or has unrealistic expectations about what you should do for them. And no matter what you do for them, they don’t seem to be happy about it. How do you deal with these difficult customers? I will discuss six tips for handling these customers and their unreasonable requests. They may not work all the time, but I know they will help you most of the time, and at least help you to keep your sanity while not harming your business.
Conversations for Effective Action
In your work, and in your life away from work, you participate in conversations. People speak, and people listen. And more is happening - promises are made, requests are made, invitations are issued, proposals for new projects are presented. Things happen in conversations. In fact, it is in conversations that people make things happen. Only four things can happen in a conversation. We call these Basic Linguistic Commitments. The four linguistic commitments for action are requests, promises, assertions and declarations, and they happen in conversation, and this is all that’s happening.

Warning: Are You Being Hit With The Outrageous Askers?
Right now, I'd bet that within the past 90 days you've been asked to do some pretty outrageous things. It really could be anything -as in these tough economic times people have to get creative. Some of the requests are an immediate NO (and I don't blame you) however some of them may be worth thinking twice about.
Want an Effective PR Campaign? Write the Book
The “book” is the key to establishing a lasting leadership position that delivers significant benefits, from frequent media interview requests, oftentimes paid speaking invitations, etc
Customers are begging for discounts but we don't want to drop our prices. What selling strategies should I use?
If a significant number or customers are begging for discounts, I would be inclined to explore the reasons behind the requests to understand what is actually motivating your customers.

4 Steps in Getting a Big "Yes" to a Big Request
Asking big favors or requests of people can be intimidating and difficult. Here are the 4 steps in asking UnReasonable requests in most business and personal situations, and have the person want to help you in return.
Minimize Meetings
Every few days, I am asked to serve on a board or committee somewhere in the world. I immediately reject virtually all of these requests, not because the opportunities or causes are not valid, but because many boards and committees tend to be inefficient, ineffective, and unproductive.

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