STRATEGY SERVICES
Product & Service Selection
Running a formal process, such as a Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP), to select a product or service is a key component of enabling an organization’s business strategy. Ensuring the appropriate suppliers are selected and utilized to their fullest potential is a critical step in strategic sourcing and facilitating delivery of objectives and goals while delivering exceptional customer value and maximizing Return on Investment (ROI).
Facilitating an impartial selection process requires evaluation of current and future state requirements along with end goals, issues to address, transition requirements and overall evaluation regarding suitable strategic partnerships. W. Capra’s selection methodology provides a structured process for evaluating an organization’s requirements and goals and identifying the optimal partner to facilitate the defined strategic goals. W. Capra has relationships and an understanding of available products in the industry and can assist merchants to select, contract, plan for transition and maintain valuable relationships with vendors.
Latest Insights
- Why You Need to Take a Deeper Look at Your Fleet Offering Whether an organization maintains an existing proprietary fleet offering or is evaluating their third-party fleet payment providers, one of the most common barriers that retailers face when attempting to gain incremental market share is that their offering assumes a universal need across the fleet portfolio.
- Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) State-Level ChangesThe states of California and Oklahoma have recently decided to issue EBT EMV cards in a move designed to mitigate fraud. While the theory remains that this implementation will help to protect consumers, in practice the payment facilitators have not received the specifications to code to, and therefore will not be ready to accept these cards at the anticipated time of issuance.
- Why do you need a partner to lead your technology and payment implementations?For a merchant to unlock the full potential of new technology, partnering with the expertise of an organization like W. Capra is crucial. Conversely, for a vendor whose platform or product has been selected by a merchant, ensuring an efficient and effective implementation can help establish strong client relations and get your organization on the path to revenue recognition more quickly.
