How to Identify and Classify Tail Spend in Your Organization
Unlock untapped value hiding in your procurement data! In our latest blog post, we offer a practical, six-step roadmap to identify and classify “tail spend”—those small, off-contract purchases that often fly under the radar but can represent 20% of your spend. With expert insights on data consolidation, supplier segmentation, and category-level analysis, this guide empowers you to streamline sourcing, reduce supplier redundancy, and improve compliance—all without sacrificing agility. Whether you’re aiming to optimize MRO efficiency or strengthen procurement governance, learn how tail spend can become a strategic asset. Click through to read the full breakdown and start harnessing control today.
June 2025 Tariff Escalation Pushes MRO Costs to Critical Levels
Manufacturers are facing a new reality: 50% hikes in steel and aluminum tariffs since June 4, 2025, have driven MRO component costs up 45–55%, with total maintenance expense surging 12–18%. Uncover how top operations teams are surviving—and thriving—by deploying AI-driven supplier diversification, predictive maintenance, real-time tariff analytics, and agile supply chains. Now is the critical moment to pivot from reactive cost-cutting to strategic resilience. Don't miss this essential roadmap to turn volatile tariffs into a competitive edge.
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7 Functions that Benefit from MRO Data Management
Discover how mastering your MRO data can ripple benefits across seven essential functions—from sourcing and purchasing to inventory, maintenance, and quality control. Learn practical strategies for cleansing your item master records to drive 8–15% cost savings, reduce technicians’ search time by up to 30%, and cut inventory levels 20–40%. This post showcases how clean, consistent data powers analytics, asset reliability, and BOM accuracy, turning MRO data into a strategic accelerator. Want to streamline operations and boost uptime? Click through to explore the full roadmap!
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