Al wrote:
>
> The money is in their pocket but we are expected to justify every peny of
> it. Thats why our analysts are being asked if incuring $50K is justified
> before even placing an order. Talk of being pushed against a rock and a hard
> place!
> Al
>
Have you sat down with your vendor's account representative, or executive
in charge of the unit that is doing the scoping, for a "direct" discussion
of why thier strategy makes sense or doesn't for *both* parties? Maybe
there is a compromise that can be worked out.
Richard
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