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Leading consumer products company increases its market competiveness by advancing indirect procurement
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$1.5B consumer products company fortifies procurement infrastructure to reduce costs and accelerate merger synergies
$1.5B leading consumer products company looks to Procurement to optimize and realize savings from mergers & acquisitions
$19B consumer products company advances procurement to fund new product development and new market penetration
$6B High-Tech company transforms procurement to build foundation for global growth
$12B high-tech company transforms procurement to sharpen its focus on its core business and driving growth
Multi-billion dollar software company expands procurement capabilities to support rapid global growth
$1.3B industrial manufacturer transforms indirect procurement to offset economic pressures and accelerate merger and acquisition synergies
$18B global manufacturer transforms procurement to increase competitiveness and fuel growth
Leading industrial packaging manufacturer transforms procurement to fund growth and support global expansion and acquisitions
$18B global household goods manufacturer quickly expands Procurement to cut costs and solidify market leadership during downturn
$4B industrial manufacturer transforms procurement to rapidly identify and capture merger synergies and grow margins
Comprehensive bill analysis uncovers $500K refund and $150K in annual savings
Innovative rate application yields $500K in annual savings
$2B pharmaceutical company transforms indirect procurement to support planned expansion while improving margins
Specialty biopharmaceutical company maximizes impact of marketing, clinical operations and medical affairs and corporate services spending
$15B biopharmaceutical company takes procurement to a new level of excellence
$3B international services company transforms procurement to lower cost structure and increase agility amid the economic downturn
Textbook publisher transforms procurement to offset increased costs, shifts in consumer demands and economic uncertainty
$7B global Services Company transforms procurement to lower costs and fund expansion into new markets
Improved pricing formulas and supplier consolidation drive more mileage from every fleet fuel dollar
Retiring of obsolete parts and improved inventory management increased profit and for auto repair client
Improving performance and efficiency through a better OTR purchasing strategy
More reliable supply of steel coil and significant savings for OEM client
Client improves sales, reduces cost through focus on oil and fluids purchasing
Refreshing industrial fleet with new products while deriving more value from suppliers
Reducing environmental impact – and costs in adhesives
Leveraging multi-product chemical purchasing to drive 8% savings
Essential chemical for business – procured for 25% less, with price caps
Keen negotiations yield price protections and 20% savings on propane supply
Negotiating to boost technical innovation and achieve savings in resins
Energy use reduction effort cuts project cost and payback period in half
Strategic location of data centers reduces greenhouse gases and energy costs
Tapping into energy incentives maximized ROI energy reduction initiatives and reduced environmental footprint
Tight data center budget is eased by smart access to millions in energy incentives
Three-tier, national Master Service Agreement for engineering services standardized KPIs, contract terms and drove labor rates below industry benchmarks
Three-year project yields short-term visibility, discounts, long-term efficiencies on global capital equipment purchases
Bringing Asian equipment supplier to the bargaining table creates leverage and significant contract improvements from US and European suppliers
Unbundling EPC delivery model provides more control and transparency while limiting risk and simplifying contract management
Improving procurement of plant equipment while minimizing risk – and saving 6%
Leveraged deep category insights to identify and unbundle hidden Ex-Pat fees.
Collaborated with finance team to design best in class internal audit program and save 34%.
Right-sized external audit firm’s hours and rates to better align with the market in both the first and second phases of negotiation initiatives, while preserving the client’s valued auditor relationship
A better recruitment model, risk sharing and 44% savings
Project gains performance guarantees and achieves 48% reduction in costs in benefits administration outsourcing
More favorable contract terms and better supplier performance improve flexibility, lower costs in temporary labor
New contract provides pharmacy leverage and greater clinical value in pharmacy benefits management
Far-flung computer base is better served by sole help desk provider, saving $5.8 million
Helping a client get more value from its SAP relationship
Analyzed usage and benchmarks to negotiated enterprise software agreement across vast user base yielding savings and better contract and licensing terms
Strong executive relationship and market intelligence drive innovative revenue-sharing pricing model and 10% savings with incumbent in outside counsel
Focused negotiation with law firms yields 25% reduction in blended hourly rates in outside counsel
Mitigated client risk exposure and negotiated improved pricing position for a client’s Asia Pacific IP services team.
Revisiting sourcing after continuing growth yields even greater savings in global freight
Post-merger distribution strategy yields efficiency, savings in network optimization
Consolidation of distribution center and packaging, and best-in-class inventory management
Master contract streamlines container shipping process, saves millions
Global promotional print sourcing leads to spend consolidation and 54% savings
Global prepress solution streamlines production to improve brand consistency and unlock 51% in savings
Unbundling of creative and media services leads to $2.6 million in agency savings
Used competitive evaluation and performance-based remuneration for global PR agency to achieve additional savings and credits
Developed asset management strategy that drove MRO savings in excess of 20%.
Drove plant equipment selection optimization through TCO analytics, saving ~$8.6 Million.
Implemented centrally-managed capital equipment program to drive efficiencies beyond just cost reductions
Strategic alignment of office furniture supplier and company goals achieves business and success yields 30% savings
Integrated facility management strategy delivered over $6 million in savings globally
Kaizen event drove significant process improvements and savings to warranty and repair program.
Consolidation of janitorial services improves capital cash flows, saves 18%
Consolidation of facilities and packaging suppliers reduced supply chain risk, improved service and provided best in class tools
Leveraging pricing insights with incumbent corrugate providers to secure guarantees and cost savings
Significantly enhanced data accessibility through global records management projects that delivered 55% cost savings.
Delivered 30% cost savings on relocation services with deep market insights and thorough knowledge of policy and risk implications.
Standardization and new SLAs lead to voice and data service efficiencies for global client
Extensive market research leads to smart consolidation and savings in telecom services
Leveraging benchmarks increases coverage of negotiated rates and improves customer service in car rental
Benchmarking insights and tough negotiations increase value from existing supplier in travel management
Better technology, reporting and sustainability – and significant savings in ground transportation
Greater discounts on more airlines yields $1.43 million in total annual savings
Two-card solution meets global and local needs, saves $7.5 million
Global preferred hotel program yields better rates, better amenities for guests
