Supply Chain Consultancy Recognized for Transportation Cost and Fulfillment Optimization for Global Technology Manufacturer
ATLANTA, GA. (July 27, 2017) – Spend Management Experts (SME) has been selected by SupplyChainBrain, the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, as a recipient of their “2017 Great Supply Chain Partner” of the 100 Great Supply Chain Partners listing. Nominated by a global technology solutions manufacturer, this award recognizes SME as a highly valued supplier that delivers real value to its client’s supply chain.
The SupplyChainBrain 100 Great Supply Chain Partners is an annual list of 100 great supply chain suppliers. The six month poll yielded a very competitive field of nominations. Nominations were submitted by companies who are appreciative of their suppliers’ services and solutions which have made a significant impact on their company’s efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance.
“SME is thrilled to be recognized for providing exceptional service and supply chain solutions to our clients,” said John Haber, founder & CEO of SME. “This award is especially meaningful because we were nominated by one of our clients. We will continue to focus on providing tailored supply chain solutions that optimize our clients’ supply chain operations and deliver a positive impact on their overall business.”
Spend Management Experts was nominated by a Fortune 500 global technology manufacturer for driving negotiations strategy and identifying the optimal mix of carriers. The selection criteria included strategically utilizing two major parcel carriers, providing the client with contingency plans. SME also and identified the optimal carrier based on weight, zone and service levels driving a combination of rate reductions and operational efficiencies. The result was an optimized transportation network with a cost savings in excess of $10 million and a sustainable dual-source solution.
“For 15 years running, SupplyChainBrain has published our much-anticipated list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners — a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services,” said Brad Berger, publisher of SupplyChainBrain.
Spend Management Experts will appear in the complete list in the 2017 July/August issue of SupplyChainBrain magazine as an honored member of this year’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners.
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About Spend Management Experts
Spend Management Experts is a leading supply chain spend management consultancy that helps companies optimize spend across the supply chain reducing costs by 20 percent or more. Our finance background and experience analyzing shipping costs relative to carrier profitability enables us to develop effective supply chain optimization strategies across transportation and fulfillment. We leverage cutting-edge proprietary models to identify savings opportunities and build negotiation strategies based on data and meaningful business cases, while providing clients with straightforward details on exactly how savings are derived. For more information, please visit www.spendmgmt.com. Connect with Spend Management Experts on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and the Spend Management