Win and loss review
Deal: Harbor Logistics, fleet tracking contract
Outcome: Outcome
Value: 48,000 USD
Sales cycle: 11 weeks
Sales owner: Hamza Idrissi
Review led by: Maria Costa, Sales Manager
Review date: 12 June 2029
1. Why the buyer decided
The buyer said our reporting was clearer and our onboarding plan was faster. They chose the other vendor only on price.
2. Competition
RouteWise (chosen), FleetOne
3. Key moments
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2 March | First call |
| 20 March | Demo to operations team |
| 10 April | Price sent |
| 2 May | Buyer asked for a lower price |
| 20 May | Lost |
4. What went well
The demo matched their daily work. The champion inside the buyer pushed for us.
5. What went wrong
We met the finance director too late. We had no answer on the one-year price lock.
6. What we will change
Meet the budget holder by the second call.
Prepare a standard answer on price locks.
7. Follow-up with the buyer
Check in again in 6 months, when their contract with RouteWise renews.