Insights and strategies for effective sourcing, contract, supplier, and savings management in procurement
Cost Savings vs Cost Avoidance: What’s the Difference? When it comes to controlling costs, the terms “cost saving” and “cost avoidance” are often used interchangeably. But, there is a distinct difference between these two cost-reduction strategies. Cost savings is the practice of reducing expenses; whereas cost avoidance seeks to reduce future or potential expenses. In […]
What Is An Inventory Optimization Supply Chain? Have you ever wondered how big companies manage to keep their inventory levels just right? How do they make sure that they always have enough products available for customers without overstocking and wasting valuable resources? The answer lies in the use of an inventory optimization supply chain. In […]
Cost Reduction 101 – Comprehensive Guide to Procurement Cost Reduction Every business wants to increase their profits, but how do you get there? Cost reduction in procurement is a great way to increase profit margins and give your bottom line a boost. In this guide, we will discuss why it’s important to reduce procurement costs, […]
Procurement Cost Savings – measure, report and increase cost savings If you’re responsible for a procurement team, reducing costs is probably one of the main goals you care about. In fact, cutting costs is the primary KPI for most purchasing organizations. But what’s the best way to measure and report those cost savings? In this […]
Hard Savings vs Soft Savings—What’s The Difference? One of the key strategies for lean organizations is getting an accurate read on the return on investment (ROI) that their operations are generating. Understanding which activities are generating hard savings and which ones are driving soft savings is a crucial part of this process. In this article, […]
Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement For companies looking to reduce costs, procurement is often one of the first places they look. Cost reduction during procurement processes can be accomplished through various strategies that range from the short-term to medium and long-term goals. In this blog post, we are going to examine 11 effective cost reduction […]