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Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2020
Version: 31 December 2020
Revision date: 6-Jul-2022
Length: 9 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

This is part of a case series. The disguised case begins by describing the market conditions that led BizCo, a publicly traded office supply retailer, to invite DMB, a top consulting company, to help them restore their price competitiveness. It then describes the interactions between DMB's consultants and BizCo's executives as they developed a joint strategy and prepared together for various negotiations. The case focuses specifically on the processes and outcomes of BizCo's negotiation with TQS, their largest supplier.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States

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Abstract

This is part of a case series. The disguised case begins by describing the market conditions that led BizCo, a publicly traded office supply retailer, to invite DMB, a top consulting company, to help them restore their price competitiveness. It then describes the interactions between DMB's consultants and BizCo's executives as they developed a joint strategy and prepared together for various negotiations. The case focuses specifically on the processes and outcomes of BizCo's negotiation with TQS, their largest supplier.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States

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