A second reason for optimism about productivity is that even if most major economies have exploited most available opportunities for integration, gains may still be had from improvements to existing supply chains. (bankofcanada.ca)
While it's mostly with existing suppliers, buyers note that it's all about the profit margins. (sema.org)
I was also able to reduce recurring component costs by 8 % after analyzing existing supplier contracts and collaborating with the account team to implement new negotiation strategies. (jobhero.com)