CAPS News-30 April 2025

Key Insights and Resources to Improve Cost Management

Discover the new models and frameworks outlined as a result of the recent Cost Savings Management Best Practices survey. The insights from the survey and subsequent reports can help you enhance supplier collaboration, assess the maturity of your cost savings management practices, and implement effective processes to improve category management. Explore the specific reports below:
Cost Savings Management Maturity Assessment

Evaluate where your organization's practices stand and identify growth opportunities.

Category Management Practices

Learn how to optimize category strategies to drive greater value and savings.

Enhance Supplier Collaboration and Partnerships

Discover techniques to strengthen supplier relationships and achieve mutual cost management goals.

Tracking Market Trends for SCM

Our latest Quick Poll report examines how Procurement and Supply Chain Management organizations are monitoring market trends to stay ahead of their suppliers' business strategies. The report covers examples of current activities used to track market trends, discusses the reliability of various indicators for monitoring shifts, and reviews the technologies being employed.

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Foster Innovation through Experimentation

Unlock the transformative power of experimentation in our upcoming webinar on May 20th! This essential session is designed for organizations eager to stay ahead and enhance their decision-making processes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how leading companies adopt the mindset that "everything is a test," allowing them to make informed decisions and drive innovation. Secure your spot today.

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Cost Savings Management Transformation 

According to the 2024 Priorities of Procurement/SCM Leaders report, 77% of organizations are currently engaged in a well-defined transformation initiative. Among these, 13% indicate that the primary focus of their initiative is cost management. This includes efforts such as consolidating spending, optimizing costs, maximizing the value of indirect sourcing, and reducing COOs.  

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The Impact of Co-Location Strategies in SCM

This article explores how co-location strategies in supply chains can enhance company performance, reduce costs, and accelerate time to market. In the current landscape of supply chain management, co-location may be the solution to address the specific challenges that companies are facing. 

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