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MANAGING THE “LONG TAIL”: How Focusing on Tail Spend Management Can Directly Impact a Firm’s Bottom Line

The “80/20 Rule” is something that we see repeatedly in our business and personal lives. It is simply an accepted “rule of thumb”—a shortcut that helps us manage our affairs and focus our energies...
Session 6; "Data Centers: The Art of Controlling this Beast" (PDF file)

Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Data Center Market Trends
- Case Study Introduction
- Assessment
- RFP Process
- Vendor Selection
- Contract...
Big Lots’ Big Savings: How They Found Additional Ways to Trim Costs (And Where They Found Them)

While Big Lots’ sourcing and procurement team had been steadily cutting costs for several years, a detailed strategic plan driven by the new Executive Leadership Team compelled them to seek...