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Smart Vendor Strategy = Smoother Operations + Better Margins
Strengthening Your Supply Chain: Why Vendor & Supplier Management Is Key to Operational Excellence
In today’s unpredictable business environment, operational excellence isn’t just about running lean or hitting internal KPIs—it’s about building resilient systems that can adapt, flex, and scale. One of the most critical (and often underappreciated) areas for achieving this is how you manage your vendors and suppliers.
Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or service provider, your ability …
Inventory, Pricing & Tariffs: What Every Business Needs to Watch Right Now
Thanks to everyone who joined me for the May 20th Ask the CFO! Whether you were on live or catching the replay, I’m always grateful for your time and engagement.
This session turned into a rich conversation that touched on three critical areas impacting small to mid-sized businesses today: inventory management, pricing and costing strategy, and the evolving landscape around tariffs and supply chains.
Let’s break down the big takeaways.
Inventory Optimization Isn’t Optional
I started our di…
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