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Introduction
Staff
Current Request for Proposal (RFP) processes are cumbersome, time-consuming, and complex, even for the most sophisticated buyers & suppliers. It is common for this process, or parts of this process, to be outsourced due to the time commitment and risk associated with strategic decision-making. The RFP process should be simple and streamlined for non-mission critical applications. While individual organizations prioritize certain systems, most companies would benefit from a normalized, clearly defined plan, adaptable to specific needs.
VP and Brand Director, HT Co-Founder, RTN 973.607.1358 alorden@ensembleiq.com
ABBY LORDEN
ANGELA DIFFLY Co-Founder, RTN 404.550.7789 angela@restauranttechnologynetwork.com
PATRICK DUNPHY CIO, HTNG & RTN 312.690.5039 patrick@restauranttechnologynetwork.com
ROBERT FIRPO-CAPPIELLO
The RTN Buyer’s Guide and RFP Best Practices will help buyers and sellers accelerate the procurement process by:
Editor in Chief, HT 917.208.7393 rfirpo-cappiello@ensembleiq.com
ANNA WOLFE Senior Editor, HT 207.773.1154 awolfe@ensembleiq.com
Identifying what constitutes a quick decision vs. full-fledged RFP process
MICHAL CHRISTINE ESCOBAR Senior Editor, HT 224.632.8204 mescobar@ensembleiq.com
Ensuring clear objectives for buyers and suppliers Creating a framework to prioritize requirements
KATHERINE WARE Senior Account Executive, HT & RTN 785.424.7392 kware@ensembleiq.com
Increasing buy-in from stakeholders and executive teams
NOELL DIMMIG
Defining clear communications with vendors
Account Executive, HT & RTN 973.607.1370 ndimmig@ensembleiq.com
Simplifying the selection and proof of concept test process
LEAH SEGARRA
Reducing complexity wherever possible RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY NETWORK
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Senior Account Executive, HT & RTN 973.610.8391 lsegarra@ensembleiq.com
