MANAGING CRITICAL COSTS
Benchmark Pricing
See how your prices compare to current market indexes/industry standards
Contract Review/Assistance
Understand the elements of a supplier contract and establish safety nets for critical components
Contract Negotiations
Deploy effective tools and strategies when negotiating with suppliers
Cost Avoidance
Control future price fluctuations and negotiate pricing protection clauses
TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Strategic Sourcing
Understand the differences between sole, single, and multi-sourcing, and how to leverage it to your benefit
Supplier Relationships
Understand the value of strong supplier relationships that ultimately make both businesses more successful
Other Opportunities
Benefit from recycling revenue and indexing, energy evaluation and non-production equipment leases
STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN
Procurement
Implement best-in-class strategies to produce the lowest cost-of-ownership solutions
Inventory
Develop Just-In-Time, consignment, and vendor managed inventory programs that drive down the cost of capital tied up in inventory
Logistics
Ensure product delivery through the use of mail, small package, less-than-truckload, and truckload options
Data Tools
Implement best-practice analytical tools to streamline workflows and achieve high levels of data integrity
ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS / STANDARDS
Achieving Certification
Implement FSC®, SFI® and PEFC® Chain of Custody programs
Standards Interpretation
Review standards as they change, and update processes and training to comply with annual audit requirements
Establishing Systems/Training
Develop systems and procedures to support the required elements for the Chain of Custody program, including web-based training for all employees
Audit Assistance
Provide guidance to successfully pass annual audits
EVERYDAY SOLUTIONS
Enterprise Resource Planning System Support
Implementation, training, testing
Solve the Paper Puzzle
Break down the complexities of the paper market for employees and customers, to promote a thorough understanding of a key cost driver in print
Training and Presentations
Prepare manuals/presentations for internal/external use