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Introduction to Supplier Consolidation

World of Procurement blog

Supplier consolidation refers to the strategy of reducing the total number of suppliers that a company deals with and instead focusing procurement spending on a select few preferred suppliers. Having strategic partnerships allows suppliers to lower prices. This reduces administrative costs of procurement.

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Building Blocks of Supply Chain Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. Consolidation. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Increases efficiency by standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes.