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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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Tail Spend: Your Guide to Full Spend Visibility and Savings

Una

The figure’s head represents the top 1% of strategic suppliers to your organization. This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Is it worth it?

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Spend Matters Future 5 2024 – Introducing True ValueHub

Spend Matters

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.

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Building Blocks of Supply Chain Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The use of strategies like Just In Time (JIT) inventory management and other lean manufacturing approaches are useful in meeting and adapting to demand. Consolidation. Supplier consolidation is a major player in supply chain strategy. Visibility. Conclusion.

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How to Improve Procurement Efficiency

Una

Once the relevant information has been collected, you’ll be able to prioritize how best to direct your resources and time. Consolidate your supplier lists. There are several benefits associated with supplier consolidation. Reducing suppliers also helps mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.

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Leverage the Power of Spend Analysis

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

By examining past purchases, spend analysis helps identify high spending areas, categorize suppliers, and uncover hidden costs. This data can then be used to negotiate better deals with suppliers, consolidate purchases, and streamline procurement processes. While valuable, past trends can’t always predict the future.

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Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days. You can not get this visibility without a plan. Supplier Management. There have been no efforts at supplier consolidation or performance management.