Summary |
This book introduces the process to save companies like IBM, Kodak, and DuPont billions of dollars, simply by harnessing the knowledge of suppliers. Using real-life case studies and examples, the book takes readers step-by-step through the process, showing them how to move beyond negotiation and:
- Identify critical costs in the supply chain
- Measure secondary and territory costs
- Develop strategic options
- Reduce, change, or eliminate activities that produce costs
- Implement an action plan
- Verify the plan with cost monitors
- Continuously improve and modify the process
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