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Retail Recovery: 4 Ways Procurement Can Unlock Savings and Add Value

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Rather than relying on store managers to navigate local purchases, Procurement can add value by organizing the effort, evaluating and sourcing local suppliers, negotiating best pricing and delivery options, and automating the process by using technology to simplify inventory management at the local level.

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Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

The Procurement School

While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. One health care organization had inventory management problems, supplier performance issues, and a high departmental staff turnover rate. Inventory fulfilment rates were low.

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How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

The Procurement School

While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. One health care organization had inventory management problems, supplier performance issues, and a high departmental staff turnover rate[1]. Inventory fulfilment rates were low.