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The Top 8 Business Travel Management Tools

Planergy Software

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Cost Control When employees are responsible for booking their own travel, they tend to be more mindful of costs.

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Cost Avoidance in Procurement- The Ultimate Guide

Obobo

This could involve getting a lower price for goods or services , or it could involve getting extended payment terms which give the company more time to pay for the goods or services (and thus reduces its need for short-term financing). Cost control: Once the budget is set, it’s important to stick to it as closely as possible.