{"id":323,"date":"2021-02-08T12:11:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T11:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebridges.de\/?page_id=323"},"modified":"2021-02-09T17:52:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T16:52:25","slug":"project-examples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebridges.de\/en\/services\/project-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Project examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aufmacher&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;117&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;projektbeispiele&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project examples<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">the bridges can support you in business negotiations in numerous industries and sectors as well as in various negotiation situations, thanks to the extensive network of experts:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; c_align=&#8221;center&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Example A:<\/h3>\n<h2>Negotiations of battery procurement at a premium car manufacturer<\/h2>\n<p>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612391545398-fc26c0e9-cc76&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;509&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889387619{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The challenge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A premium car manufacturer needed to negotiate the procurement of car batteries for its existing and new hybrid and electric vehicles with an Asian supplier, with limited supplier alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889401105{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Negotiation result<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Achievement of over 14% price reduction through the negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889413550{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Success criteria<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Development of a clearly structured, modular negotiation agenda and storyline;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cost-reduction proofs based on volume increases, logistics, and commercial gaps, e.g., through cost analysis using published facts\/materials from the supplier, raw material setup, and effects of multi-year agreement;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Negotiation organization, e.g., establishment of an interdisciplinary team for purchasing, development, and sales, with a clear definition of roles and distribution of tasks;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The bridges plays the role of a \u201cghost negotiator.\u201d We make target-oriented recommendations on negotiating tactics and the classification of negotiating behavior even during the negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Example B:<\/h3>\n<h2>Negotiations of logistics services at an international raw materials manufacturer<\/h2>\n<p>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612391545432-5faf05c3-bfb6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;509&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889450433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The challenge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The supplier contracts for logistics services expired at an internationally active aluminum manufacturer. It was faced with the threat of price increases for the required international transport between the production sites and customers. The purchasing volume was over EUR 40 million, with more than 30 suppliers requested.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889462334{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Negotiation result<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Price reduction of 12% on average (up to 21%), and conclusion of multi-year contracts for more sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889475412{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Success criteria<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Detailed tender planning and analysis; Analysis of important logistics routes (self-calculation); Detailed market knowledge and alternative suppliers; Classification of our client\u2019s negotiating position; Preparation of a detailed negotiation script; Anticipation of supplier arguments and powerful counterarguments; Simulation of the negotiation process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Example C:<\/h3>\n<h2>Negotiation support for hotel and flight services at a multinational fashion group<\/h2>\n<p>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612393526206-1ef4ff2e-9ff8&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;509&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889515728{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The challenge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A multinational fashion group intended to directly negotiate selected hotel and flight contingents with suppliers due to expected savings potential. The purchasing volume was more than EUR 10 million.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889526774{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Negotiation result<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Price reduction of 15% on average.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; retina_image=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612889538188{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Success criteria<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Detailed hotel\/flight route analyses, cost structure and driver analyses; Precise market knowledge and alternative suppliers;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">consequences of historical events on market prices (e.g., hotel occupancy and prices after 9\/11 in New York City) and transfer to current negotiation situation;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sequencing of negotiations (e.g., in what order should discussions with different suppliers be conducted?).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;neugierde&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blauer-kasten&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Have we piqued your curiosity?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then please contact us to arrange a non-binding consultation. We will evaluate your requirements and draw up an individual requirement profile, and select the most suitable and available negotiation experts from our pool for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebridges.de\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aufmacher&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;117&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;projektbeispiele&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Project examples the bridges can support you in business negotiations in numerous industries and sectors as well as in various negotiation situations, thanks to the extensive network of experts: [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; 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