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Strategic sourcing enters a new age. Are you keeping up? (Part 2)

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In today’s business environment, however, there are fewer opportunities to drive cost improvements using traditional strategies such as supplier consolidation or strong-arming your way to supplier price concessions. Improving costs remains a core competency for any sourcing organization. alternatives.

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days. If you are managing, or hope to manage, a reasonably effective supply chain you need to know when goods are coming in to your company, moving through your company, and leaving your company. Supplier Management.