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What is Procurement Consulting and What Do They Do?

SourcX

Increasing numbers of executives see the writing on the wall, and can no longer ignore the fact that sourcing in low cost countries can reduce labor costs and give them access to robust manufacturing facilities. What is Strategic Sourcing? What is Sourcing Optimization? What is Procurement Consulting?

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Pareto Analysis in Procurement: How To Use Spend Analysis To Cut Costs

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using ABC Analysis: Class A: These purchases account for 80% of your total cost of purchases for 20% of suppliers. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Procurement Cost Savings – Measure, report and increase cost savings

Obobo

Benchmarking, price variance, and standard cost analysis are effective methods for measuring cost savings, while a comprehensive report should include savings achieved, scope, methodology, and future opportunities. What are the Benefits of Procurement Cost Savings?

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The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Lower Costs Logistics are an expensive part of operations, often outweighing labor costs. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable. Download Free Copy. Written by. 17 min read.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

In the medium term, cost reduction strategies can lead to larger savings, including effective contract negotiation , consolidation of suppliers or products, and streamlining of procurement processes. Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing.

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What are the different types of sourcing?

IBM Services

Here are some of the most common types of sourcing: Outsourcing Outsourcing is using a domestic or foreign third-party to carry out an activity or provide goods or services that are typically provided in house. Near-sourcing Near-sourcing, also called nearshoring, involves moving sourcing activities closer to where goods or services are sold.

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P-Cards: What Are Corporate Purchasing Cards and How Do They Work

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Your procurement cards can be tied to a bank account or a credit card. This cuts down on your overall procurement costs, allowing you to funnel the savings into other areas of your business.

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