Incentives such as public recognition, endorsements in the form of public case studies, willingness to provide references, sharing processes and techniques, sharing knowledge and other goodwill gestures can be powerful, intangible incentives that increase visibility and market worth of the supplier. However, buyers and suppliers must be realistic in evaluating the true worth of such incentives. A poorly positioned customer may not be able to provide valuable non-monetary incentives to a well-positioned supplier. On the other hand, a customer that is relatively small, but well regarded in its industry may be very well positioned, particularly if its industry is one that the supplier considers strategic.
Incentives such as public recognition, endorsements in the form of public case studies, willingness to provide references, sharing processes and techniques, sharing knowledge and other goodwill gestures can be powerful, intangible incentives that increase visibility and market worth of the supplier. However, buyers and suppliers must be realistic in evaluating the true worth of such incentives. A poorly positioned customer may not be able to provide valuable non-monetary incentives to a well-positioned supplier. On the other hand, a customer that is relatively small, but well regarded in its industry may be very well positioned, particularly if its industry is one that the supplier considers strategic.