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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

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Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

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Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

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Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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Think your customers are happy?
Get the eBook

Article

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Read more

Infographic

Five ways Quarterly Business Reviews impact retention and growth
Open now

Article

How poor QBRs are costing suppliers upselling opportunities

Suppliers anticipate upselling and cross-selling to contribute over 18% of total revenue, yet ineffective QBRs are preventing them from capitalising on this potential. New research from The QBR Frustration report reveals that only 58% of senior leaders have visibility into whether new products and services are even discussed, leaving suppliers at risk of missed opportunities. With 87% believing they could drive more revenue if they consistently engaged the right stakeholders, it’s clear that QBRs need to evolve.

matthew-henry-VviFtDJakYk-unsplash
 

Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) should be a strategic platform for growth, yet many suppliers fail to capitalise on them. Despite high expectations for upselling and cross-selling, traditional QBRs often fall short due to poor stakeholder engagement, a lack of innovation-focused discussions, and an overemphasis on historical performance.

 

Key challenges

 

Many suppliers see QBRs as an opportunity to drive commercial discussions, but common pitfalls prevent them from achieving this. Research highlights three key challenges that hinder suppliers from maximising their QBRs:

 
  • Limited visibility – Only 58% of senior leaders know whether new products or services are being discussed in QBRs.
  • Missed stakeholder engagement – 87% of suppliers believe they could generate more upsell opportunities if they reached the right decision-makers.
  • Backward-looking focus – Many QBRs centre on past service-level agreements rather than forward-looking, value-driven conversations.
 

lukas-blazek-mcSDtbWXUZU-unsplash

Optimising QBRs for growth

 

To make QBRs a driver of revenue rather than a retrospective report, suppliers must take a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. By rethinking their structure, suppliers can turn these meetings into valuable opportunities for long-term business success:


  1. Prioritise innovation and value – Shift QBR discussions from historical metrics to new services, solutions and opportunities aligned with customer needs.
  2. Engage the right stakeholders – Ensure QBRs involve senior decision-makers who influence purchasing decisions.
  3. Measure and adapt – Use engagement metrics, customer feedback and performance data to refine QBR strategies for stronger business impact.
  4. Align QBRs with customer objectives – Link upselling and cross-selling efforts to customer priorities, such as cost efficiency, innovation, or sustainability.
  

christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash

Final thoughts

 

QBRs should be more than a performance review—they should be a platform for business growth. By refining their approach, suppliers can maximise upsell opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term value.

 

Read more:

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