Learn how to price complex systems by collecting competitive intelligence and determining accurate pricing. Avoid the dangers of cost plus pricing and understand the reasons for future cost increases. Differentiate cost and forecast in pricing to optimize bids and maximize profits.
Insights for B2B pricing can be obtained from analyzing past sales and anecdotal feedback, enabling better positioning in the marketplace.
Relying solely on cost plus pricing can overlook strategic value and lead to lower margin dollars and higher prices in the long run.
Deep dives
Collecting Competitive Intelligence for B2B Pricing
When it comes to collecting competitive intelligence for B2B pricing, legal and ethical constraints limit access to competitor information. Patrick Taylor suggests that insights can be gleaned from analyzing past sales and anecdotal feedback. By capturing this information and understanding market data, companies can better position themselves in the marketplace.
Comparing Unique Systems in B2B Pricing
Even though every system in B2B pricing may be unique, there are often common core attributes that can be compared across different solutions. By preparing and with discipline, a solid understanding of pricing products and services can be achieved, ensuring competitiveness and profitability.
The Dangers of Cost Plus Pricing
Patrick Taylor highlights the dangers of relying on cost plus pricing. He explains that treating every deal as equal and simply aiming for a specific margin range can overlook strategic value. Moreover, working hard to drive down costs without adjusting prices accordingly can result in lower margin dollars. Additionally, when bidding again with higher costs due to unsuccessful bids, companies face even less competitive positioning, leading to higher prices.
Complex systems are a challenge to price due to many components, but mainly that no two solutions are the same.
So how do we avoid the pitfalls of margin percentages and measurements that have nothing to do with our customers perceptions of value or the competitors offer?
The solution is a methodical approach to consistently deriving an understanding of market pricing. This session covers a thorough-level review of the approach refined over 29 years.
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