Excess and Obsolete Inventory KPI for Operative Buyers: Control E&O Exposure
Learn how operative buyers control excess and obsolete inventory using E&O exposure, action coverage, open commitments, prevention, recovery and root-cause data.
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Working Capital in Procurement: A Practical Guide for Buyers
Learn how procurement influences working capital through inventory, payment terms, lead times and order quantities, with practical actions for operative buyers.
How Procurement Can Optimize Operating Capital with A, B and C Management
Operating capital (working capital) becomes a procurement issue when cash is tied up in purchased materials, advance payments, unfinished supplier work, excess commitments, or inefficient payment processes. For a procurement manager, the objective is not simply to reduce inventory or delay supplier payments. The objective is to release cash without creating supply interruptions, quality problems, higher…