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Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Value Creation Levers for Operating Partners

E78 Partners

Operating Partners begin by auditing contracts, analyzing spend, and benchmarking supplier performance. Leveraging cross-portfolio buying power, Operating Partners secure better rates, tighter service level agreements, and improved terms. E78 expanded the scope of cost-analysis to include both supply-side and demand-side expenses.

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What is Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)?

Spreadym

This includes historical financial statements, sales data, expense reports, market data, industry benchmarks, and other internal and external information necessary for analysis and forecasting. Use of Technology and Tools: Assess the utilization of technology and tools in the Financial Planning and Analysis function.