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By consolidating spend through our system, customers are looking to gain clearer visibility and control over procurement. Metrics around supplierconsolidation and spend concentration are also common. Customers use Onventis to consolidatesuppliers and negotiate better terms.
Supplierconsolidation 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.
Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supplychain.
It’s vital to ensure that you have the tools and technology needed to optimize your consolidatedpurchasing power across various centers. ConsolidatingSuppliers: A Pathway to Cost Reduction Supplierconsolidation is another avenue procurement leaders often explore to reduce costs.
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