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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. Challenges and Risks: Both horizontal and vertical integration present unique challenges, such as integration difficulties, regulatory hurdles, increased complexity, capital intensity, reduced flexibility, and potential conflicts.

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Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. Cons include a lack of contract flexibility, requiring a strict vendor selection process, and more. Loss of Contract Flexibility.

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Outsourcing: Challenges, Opportunities and Best Practices

SIG Speaks

We will look into the nature of outsourcing projects in terms of relations management, the advantages/ disadvantages of outsourcing, and best practices for collaboration. Flexibility: Organizations are less constrained by their policies and work freely by utilizing the resources and capabilities of other providers.

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Supply Chain Decisions: Skills and Best Practices

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The strategic level addresses the big picture and general decisions. The Importance of Strategic Supply Chain Decision Making Supply chain managers have to make difficult decisions, often fast, using real-time information.

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Why Finance Leaders Should Care About Procurement and Finance Alignment

Planergy Software

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. For example, in this business case, Justin is the Chief Procurement Officer or CPO for a small company that manufactures desks and tables. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Download Free Copy. Written by. Mary Girsch-Bock.

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