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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. To mitigate supply chain risks and improve business continuity by reducing dependence on many small suppliers.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

The plan defines activities like category analysis, supplier consolidation, technology implementation, process re-engineering, skill building etc. Procurement Best Practices To maximize the value of procurement, organizations should follow certain best practices around ethics, sustainability, risk management, and cost savings.