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Operative capital explained

Understanding Operative Capital: A Guide for Operative and Tactical Buyers

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 1 December 2024
  • Operative procurement
As an operative or tactical buyer, your role isn’t just about finding the best suppliers or negotiating prices—it’s also about managing a critical financial aspect of procurement: operative capital. This blog post unpacks...
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Lead-time in different operations

Comparative Case Study: Understanding Lead-Time Requirements in Procurement Across Different Operations

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 23 October 2024
  • Cases
In procurement, the lead-time requirement for products or services from suppliers can vary significantly based on a company’s operational model, the industry it operates in, and how it competes in the market....
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Short Lead Times in Procurement provides many advantages

Short Lead Times in Procurement

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 22 July 2024
  • Tactical procurement
Why short lead times in procurement In procurement, efficiency and agility are more important than ever. Short lead times can be a game-changer for procurement departments, providing significant benefits over longer lead...
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