#9 Have You ever walked through a supplier’s processes and thought, "where can we optimise"

Have You ever walked through a supplier’s processes and thought, "where can we optimise? Leaving money on the table ?Here's a secret - small changes can lead to massive cost reductions.Imagine transforming your supplier’s process flow with just a few smart adjustments. Curious how?If You’re looking to reduce costs, here’s a quick flow to follow during Your next supplier workshop🔄 TransportationAre Your shipping costs eating into margins? See if packaging can be reused or materials can be combined to reduce shipments.🔧 Material HandlingCan we shorten supply lead times? Focus on ease of handling during manufacturing.🔍 InspectionEliminate redundant inspections that don’t add value. Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) starts here.🛠 SetupAre there faster setups possible with alternative machines? Look for opportunities to cut time.🕑 Running Time is money! What’s the most expensive part of Your current process, and how can You automate it?🧾 Overheads Streamline Your admin. Explore opportunities for better contracts and automation in ordering systems.This simple flow can transform Your supplier workshops into real savings.👉 Want more insights on optimising supplier processes? PS. Did You know that 20% of suppliers often overcharge on transportation just because processes haven’t been reviewed? What’s your biggest area of cost leakage?