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

SIG Speaks

When Cigna closed its $67 billion acquisition of Express Scripts in December 2018 to become what the media called a “$140 billion revenue healthcare colossus,” Tony’s responsibilities expanded considerably. In the first instance, we talked with Tony Abate - Senior Vice President & Global Chief Procurement Officer at Cigna Express Scripts.

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Discretionary Expenses: What Are They, Examples, and How To Control Them In Business

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. While you don’t necessarily have to pay for employee healthcare expenses but if you choose to offer benefits, that benefits package becomes an essential expense. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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