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How do you ensure you’re getting the best value from your suppliers? In today’s episode, we dive into the crucial role of supplier diversity and the importance of driving competition when bringing a project to market. We’ll explore the latest customer insights, discuss the impact of regional players and suppliers, and uncover strategies related to equipment and labor that can significantly affect project outcomes.

You’ll learn about the importance of aligning with suppliers who match your internal metrics and how incentives and grants can give one supplier an edge over another. Listen in as we share practical advice and real-life situations that demonstrate how driving competition can lead to substantial cost savings. This episode will equip you with the knowledge to understand your market position and make strategic decisions that benefit your bottom line.

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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

  • What customers think about when buying an energy system.
  • Why it’s important to expand the pool of suppliers.
  • The importance of understanding your position in the market.
  • How to drive competition and opportunity in the market.
  • Why driving competition is important.

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:10: Introduction
  • 00:00:27: Focus on supplier diversity and competition
  • 00:00:53: Catching up with Gareth
  • 00:03:26: Recent customer insights
  • 00:06:14: Importance of regional players and suppliers
  • 00:10:18: Equipment and labor strategies
  • 00:11:08: Incentives and grants
  • 00:12:47: Importance of driving competition
  • 00:14:03: Case studies of cost savings
  • 00:16:43: Personal experiences and advice
  • 00:17:44: Final thoughts and reaching out to customers

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