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Grzegorz Filipowski

Procurement revealed People, Process, Technology - my way of uderstanding Procurement and Procurement TEchnology 

  1. 11/12/2024

    #9 Have You ever walked through a supplier’s processes and thought, "where can we optimise"

    Have You ever walked through a supplier’s processes and thought, "where can we optimise? Leaving money on the table ? Here's a secret - small changes can lead to massive cost reductions. Imagine transforming your supplier’s process flow with just a few smart adjustments. Curious how? If You’re looking to reduce costs, here’s a quick flow to follow during Your next supplier workshop 🔄 Transportation Are Your shipping costs eating into margins? See if packaging can be reused or materials can be combined to reduce shipments. 🔧 Material Handling Can we shorten supply lead times? Focus on ease of handling during manufacturing. 🔍 Inspection Eliminate redundant inspections that don’t add value. Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) starts here. 🛠 Setup Are there faster setups possible with alternative machines? Look for opportunities to cut time. 🕑 Running Time is money! What’s the most expensive part of Your current process, and how can You automate it? 🧾 Overheads Streamline Your admin. Explore opportunities for better contracts and automation in ordering systems. This simple flow can transform Your supplier workshops into real savings. 👉 Want more insights on optimising supplier processes? PS. Did You know that 20% of suppliers often overcharge on transportation just because processes haven’t been reviewed? What’s your biggest area of cost leakage?

    16 min
  2. 11/11/2024

    #8 You saved 20% - congratulations. You're actually Losing 200% (and You don’t even know It) - here’s why

    You saved 20%? congratulations. You're actually Losing 200% (and You don’t even know It) - here’s why 🕵️‍♂️ That 20% discount You fought so hard for? It’s blinding You to the real losses. In reality, Your total costs are skyrocketing - and the worst part? You’re also losing out on untapped profits. Think you’re winning the cost game by cutting supplier prices? Think again. The money You save upfront is just a mirage. What if I told You the real cost of Your product is up to 205% of what You thought? 😲 Scary ? What is the guy talking a about ? With Total Cost Analysis, we expose the hidden costs that silently inflate your expenses: 1️⃣ Landed costs like shipping, insurance, and storage that can hike up expenses by 125%. 2️⃣ Life cycle costs such as maintenance and handling that quietly add 140% more. 3️⃣ Ownership costs, from R&D to supplier management, that push total expenses up to 165%. 4️⃣ Opportunity Cost  the profits You’re missing by focusing on price instead of optimising  entire procurement chain. 💡 Still negotiating on the lowest price? It’s time to tackle costs holistically. Let’s uncover those hidden costs together and start saving where it truly matters. P.S. Have You ever factored in lost business from poor supplier performance? That could be another 20% you’re losing. P.S. 2 Ever wonder how much profit You’re losing by sticking with a low-cost, high-risk supplier?

    13 min

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