When one panelist asked aloud if the room was engaging successfully in the practice only about 3 hands when up all the way…  there were one or two of those “half-up-but-not-really hands.”  I will not call anyone out but among the firms successfully using dynamic discounting were two large fortune 50 stalwarts.  Even they had to admit that they targeted vendors were of a select group and that procurement was still very much debating if they should negotiate longer terms and stay away from the early pay discounts.

Just thought I would shed a little light for those in the crowd that think they missed this train.  The conclusion:  People LOVE the idea of a successful dynamic discounting program and this topic has major buzz, but like most things… not many people can really sustain the practice and it remains in “when-I-have-time-to-get-around-to-it” limbo.

Please comment if you have plans to make this practice work internally or if you have input on the topic.  Would love to get more data on this.