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Purchasing & Supply Management - Creating Value from Supply Base

Purchasing is recognized as a route to new growth opportunities through strategic and innovative partnerships with suppliers.

McKinsey works with clients to reduce costs and deliver immediate profitability improvement. We help purchasing professionals work across functions globally and to use ‘total cost of ownership’ as a driver for sourcing decisions rather than price.
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The McKinsey Quarterly
Inventing the 21st Century Purchasing Organisation
(2007, November)
To get the most out of the purchasing function, top-performing companies redefine its role and ensure that its goals align with corporate strategy.

The Talent Factor in Purchasing
(2007, February)
Better purchasing can be beneficial in surprising ways, some far removed from purchasing itself.


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