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How Procurement Has Bridged The Gap With Finance

SIG Speaks

His reasoning was supported by a 2006 article that asserted, “Too often, finance executives in Corporate America simply don’t believe that purchasing departments are really bringing in the savings they claim" because “financing and purchasing don’t speak the same language.”. Of course, recognizing the need to collaborate is not enough.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Disney’s acquisition of Pixar in 2006 marked a significant milestone in the entertainment industry, as it brought together two giants of animation. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.