When suppliers get creative

Ever had a sales pitch that was so bad it made you laugh? I was on a call with a supplier trying to sell me some exotic raw materials. They went on about how their special blend could ‘ignite the magic’ in our production process. I had to stifle a chuckle because, we’re just trying to build machines, not cast spells. Anyone else have a similar sales story?

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They really do come up with some wild pitches! It’s almost like they think we’re brewing potions instead of making machines. Got any other funny examples from your calls?

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I had a supplier once trying to pitch a ‘miracle’ lubricant that would ‘transform our efficiency overnight.’ It was just oil! Sometimes I think they miss the point about practicality. Ever had that moment where you just can’t take them seriously?

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Sounds familiar! I once had a pitch that claimed their packaging could ‘revolutionize our supply chain’ — it was just a box. Sometimes I think suppliers lose touch with the actual challenges we face?

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