Now more than ever, it’s critical to be able to convince the budget keepers that the lowest unit price doesn’t always translate into the best value.
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Tags: costs, delivery, procurement, purchase
Chances are, you’re feeling the heat from top management to bargain your suppliers down in price.
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Tags: costs, procurement, purchasing, suppliers
Every corner of the company is feeling the pressure to trim expenses, so you’re not alone.
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Tags: costs, inventory, procurement, specifications, suppliers
Are you seeing red yet over “going green?” Seems like every time you turn around, somebody or something else is going green or even yellow in certain cases — since the astronauts are now recycling urine!
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Tags: CEO, costs, customers, logistics, pallets, procurement
Feel like you’ve been run over by skyrocketing shipping costs? Good news: There are four ways you can steer clear of some of the conditions causing costs to spike.
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Tags: 3PL, costs, rates, shipping, surcharges, transportation
Today’s harsh financial climate is forcing companies to put every department under the financial microscope, to trim off the edges and pump up performance. Procurement functions will no doubt fall under the same scrutiny (if they haven’t already), but taking the initiative now will help you control the process.
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Tags: A/P, costs, supply chain
