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Change Management/Sourcing Change Management

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To gain efficiencies, reduce costs and ensure long-term viability, the company executives wanted to consolidate the company as one. In 2007 he was a co-op with the Honda East Liberty facility in the indirect procurement department. This approach was very siloed, with many inefficiencies.

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How Procurement Has Bridged The Gap With Finance

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This linguistic disconnect was further emphasized in a 2007 news report indicating the following: Less than 20% of CFOs consider the work of CPOs and their staffs as having a very positive impact on competitiveness. For example, an automated spend analysis capability will create real value in several key areas.

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Two Senior Procurement Executives Weigh In On The Best Way To Deal With Inflation

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Michael is the VP Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for ATD Sourcing Solutions, whose unique approach to battling inflation we will discuss in a follow-up post. Recognizing that suppliers are an integral part of what we do, we need to create new efficiencies leveraging our suppliers’ labor force to deliver services.