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Vendor Consolidation
Audit all vendor subscriptions and merge similar ones into single contracts for 15-30% discount.
Goal
Free the budget from bleed of multiple subscriptions to similar services via consolidation negotiation.
Steps
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Ask accounting for all recurring vendor payments in the last 12 months.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You find at least two duplicate subscriptions paid for in parallel without reason.
Evidence base
School: Strategic Sourcing / Procurement
Founders: Peter Kraljic · CAPS Research (1983)
Peter Kraljic's matrix (HBR 1983) sorts vendors by profit impact and supply risk. Consolidating the "routine" quadrant is the fastest win for any ops leader.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Vendor Consolidation" take?
This exercise takes about 120 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Vendor Consolidation"?
You find at least two duplicate subscriptions paid for in parallel without reason. In the short term: Within 3 months you save 10-20% of annual vendor budget without losing any function.
Is "Vendor Consolidation" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Strategic Sourcing / Procurement (Peter Kraljic, CAPS Research (1983)). Peter Kraljic's matrix (HBR 1983) sorts vendors by profit impact and supply risk. Consolidating the "routine" quadrant is the fastest win for any ops leader.
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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