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Vendor Consolidation
Count vendors per category — consolidating 2 similar drops price 15-25%.
Goal
Break "5 vendors for same thing" — wield buying power via fewer.
Steps
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Categorize all spend into 8-12 buckets.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You find 2-3 buckets with 4+ similar vendors.
Evidence base
School: Strategic Sourcing
Founders: Peter Kraljic · McKinsey (1983)
Kraljic (McKinsey) — HBR 1983 "Purchasing Must Become Supply Management" founded Strategic Sourcing and Kraljic Matrix.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Vendor Consolidation" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Vendor Consolidation"?
You find 2-3 buckets with 4+ similar vendors. In the short term: In 3 months, 15-25% savings in consolidated bucket.
Is "Vendor Consolidation" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Strategic Sourcing (Peter Kraljic, McKinsey (1983)). Kraljic (McKinsey) — HBR 1983 "Purchasing Must Become Supply Management" founded Strategic Sourcing and Kraljic Matrix.
Is "Vendor Consolidation" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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