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

E78 Partners

Strategic sourcing and vendor management. Short-Term Wins: Cost Optimization Through Vendor Management The first step is visibility. Operating Partners begin by auditing contracts, analyzing spend, and benchmarking supplier performance. One of the most underutilized yet high-impact tools? Contact E78 to learn more.

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Inventory Management in Manufacturing

VCFO

A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here. Transparent conversations provide an avenue for issue resolution, continuous improvement, and dialogue around ways the vendor can support upcoming plans and initiatives. Large companies will have historical information to look back on.

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Scaling A Digital Marketing Agency: A CFO's Guide to Success

Adam Kae

It's important to have a specialized hire to help you go over industry benchmarks, historical data analysis, and forecasting techniques to enhance your decision-making process. Cost Control and Expense Management Efficient cost control is a part of maintaining healthy profit margins.

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