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If IT Is from Mars, Procurement Is from Venus: 5 Steps to Break the Chasm between IT and Procurement for IT Sourcing

Everest Group

Growth in IT spend from 2016-2022, including hardware, software, and services spend (2021 and 2022 spend values are estimates). Source: Statista (2021). Back each other in times of crisis : While risk management has become key in today’s day and age, occasionally, there are crises that no one can predict.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. While these investments can lead to long-term benefits, they can also strain a company’s financial resources and require careful planning and risk management.