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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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Catalog Management in Procurement: What Is It, Types of Catalogs, Challenges and Best Practices To Manage Them

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. For example, does it connect to your ERP, e-commerce platform, and inventory management system? How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.