Partner consumption refers to the utilization and adoption of a company's products or services by its business partners within a B2B, SaaS, or partnership context.
Example: A software development company offers a portfolio of tools and services designed to enhance digital marketing efforts. A marketing agency, which has a partnership with this software company, uses these tools to manage and improve its own clients' marketing campaigns. In this scenario, the marketing agency's usage of the software constitutes partner consumption, as it leverages the partner's solutions to deliver value to end clients and, indirectly, drive the software's adoption.
Understanding partner consumption helps businesses optimize their partner ecosystems, tailor their offerings for better partner engagement, and strategically plan for mutual growth and success.