Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
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ISBN: 9781119320975
Author: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 11, Problem 24Q
Summary Introduction
To explain: Spend analysis programs and the advantages offered by it for procurement activities in a global supply chain.
Concept Introduction: Spend analysis is the process of reviewing procurement spend to decrease the purchasing costs, improve efficiency and improve supplier relationships. It involves collecting, sorting and analysis of spend data through either dedicated software program.
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