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The rise of the RFP: How to embrace and get the most out of your RFP processes
Thursday 31 October 2019
Don't miss out on the member's early bird rate - it ends on 31 July
As the publishing landscape evolves, so too does the range of suppliers and partners with whom scholarly publishers need to work. RFPs are becoming an increasingly important part of the activities of all publishers, large and small, and generally represent
a significant investment which should be well managed. In this session we’ll examine the various ways in which sourcing decisions can be made, with views from both purchasers and vendors. The aim of the day will be to provide comprehensive, practical support
to help attendees choose the right process, and the right partner, for their particular needs.
This seminar will cover
• Understanding the terminology: RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, CFBs, IFBs – what do they all mean and what are the differences?
• What selection criteria should be applied to choose one of these processes to follow?
• When is a full RFP a good idea, and when is it overkill?
• What work should be undertaken in preparation for an RFP? Data collection, success criteria, goals, who to involve and when
• How to ensure you have internal buy-in for the purchasing decision
• What governance/decision making process should you follow?
• How to structure the RFP process to support both buyers and sellers
• In-house or outsource? Should you run your RFP process yourself, or should you seek expertise from a consultant? How do you decide?
• How to measure responses fairly
• Negotiation – when and how; tools for negotiation planning; negotiations strategies 101
What will the format be?
The seminar will consist of case studies, panel discussions, and Q&As.
Who should attend?
Heads of house, publishers, technology staff, product managers, project managers, editorial staff, marketing staff, product development staff, production staff. This seminar is open to member and non-member organizations. So, please feel free to forward
this email on to colleagues/friends inside and outside your organization.
The day will begin with...
Registration/coffee from 09:30 with introductions from the Chair at 10:00. Tea/coffee and lunch will be provided during the day.
The seminar will run until approximately 17:00, followed by a drinks reception.
Chair: Nancy Roberts, Director, Business Inclusivity and Founder & CEO, Umbrella
Speakers:
• Catherine Harding-Wiltshire, Director of Operations, BMJ
• Simon Crump, Head of Supply Chain, Cambridge University Press
• Andrew Copley, Business Development Director, Clays
• Mark Carden, Consultant and former EVP Sales at Ingenta
• Rod Cookson, Managing Director IWA Publishing
See: https://www.alpsp.org/Seminars/The-Rise-of-the-RFP/66222 for more information and to book.
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Diane French
Learned Publisher Administrator
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
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