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How to Navigate the Supply Chain Mess

Perficient Digital Transformation

Companies should know where products are in the supply chain, whether it’s raw materials, suppliers, manufacturing, distribution, or retailers. This means that there should be support and communication from various business functions rather than having a “laissez-faire” approach to the manufacturing process.

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Tail Spend Analysis: What Is It, How To Perform It, and the Benefits

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. For instance, one manufacturing company found hundreds of duplicates in its supplier list. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.