In a recent article that has been circulating from Forbes.com, How Far $100 Goes In Each State And Major Metropolitan Area, I was surprised to see the differences in the value of our “buck” state to state. Of course some things are more expensive in some areas, like Hawaii where everything has to be shipped in by boat, but what makes the value of your buck worth so much more in Ohio vs Pennsylvania when they are neighboring states?
After reading this article, it occurred to me that this same thing happens in the B2B Integration/EDI Consulting world. When you are faced with staffing issues or project work that needs done, are you getting the most bang for your buck?
There are many factors that can affect a project but you want to make sure you’re getting the most “production” for your dollar. We have talked about niche vs general staffing firms before, but there are other factors to consider getting the most out of your buck.
Are you ready day one for the work to begin? Does the resource have the proper access, computer/hardware, project expectations and timeline for completion? There are times that you’re so excited to get the resource in there to “get started”, items such as those are over looked.
Do you have a clearly outlined project? When the expectations are clear and outlined your project can stay on track and not get side tracked by “adding” additional items as the project progresses. Keep your project focused.
Who’s doing the work? Do you know the firm, are they reliable and reputable? Remedi prides itself on our focused knowledge in the B2B Integration, MFT, and EDI arena. We have stayed focused on delivering our customers the quality they expect. After being around for 20 years, you don’t have to “look” for us because our name has never changed and we have permanently branded ourselves as experts in our niche.
So the next time you have a project need and you jump in with two feet and bring in just any “expert”, consider if you’re getting the most “Bang for Your Buck” given total cost of ownership and triple constraint concepts. Do your homework and see where you’ll get the most return on your investment. My guess is it’s going to be with someone that has tenure and a reputation for exceptional quality of service.
