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Why is Procurement not on CEO agenda? Read my view on this here: leanlinking.com/why-is-procu…

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The hidden potential in procurement is huge. Procurement manage 40-80% of a company's total resources (costs). Still focus is today (only) on cost savings. The hidden potential is to engage the resources (suppliers) to realise the full value potential.…lnkd.in/d-htxJd

Do you consider investing in a SRM/supplier management program but don't know how to convince your CEO/CFO? Then read here. #suppliermanagement lnkd.in/dwAjgkd

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CFO asks CEO: "What happens if we invest in developing our SUPPLIERS and they leave" CEO: "What happens if we don't, and they stay" #suppliermanagement #suppliercollaboration

A RFX does not improve the relationship with potential/existing suppliers. It creates a distance and can hurt the relationship. The supplier will not say this because they want to keep the relationship positive. They will probably say that they are co…lnkd.in/d4T2CHH

Treat your suppliers well They always remember For many years #Supplercollaboration

Why are you in procurement? What is your mission? Is it purely cost savings? Or do you want to help your company drive greater competitiveness via supplier management and engagement? Read how here: lnkd.in/dNF-fCB #suppliermanagement #procurement #leanlinking

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There are many responsibilities in procurement but if I should split them into two I would say that there is: - RFX responsibilities (Pre-contract + contract) - Supplier management responsibilities (Post-contract) How should the time be split between th…lnkd.in/e4m5fiA

The best influencer of your suppliers is you. Almost always. So take that opportunity to influence them. Not just on price, but also on direction, collaboration, resources and priorities. You can influence more than you think, if you only do it right.…lnkd.in/dpAvEpf

Cost savings are easy to measure. Supplier performance is not. But it's not a valid excuse for not measuring it. #suppliermanagement #leanlinking #supplierperformance #procurement

What get's measured, get's managed. In procurement we measure cost. Not supplier quality. Not supplier responsiveness. Not supplier innovation. ... lnkd.in/dT_-Q5p

If you want to move from procurement to CEO, then start acting as CEO. Start focusing on creating value - not only savings. Be the leader of your suppliers so they contribute as much as possible to your business. That's a good start. #procurement #suppliermanagement

Employees we give bonuses because we believe it motivates them to help the company achieve the company goals. So why don't we offer suppliers bonuses? #suppliercollaboration #suppliermanagement #leanlinking

We often do fire fighting on suppliers that has failed. But what attention do you give a supplier that truly outperforms the others? And do you know who it is? #suppliermanagement #leanlinking

Often the simplest way to cut cost is entering an open win-win dialogue with your biggest suppliers asking them how they can help you. Do not push - ask nicely and offer something in return. You probably have something non-financial to offer that has grea…lnkd.in/dWmigt5

Let's assume a CEO get that crazy idea that procurement should not only be measured on cost savings. What should procurement then be measured on? Supplier performance? Working capital? Innovation generation? Or...?