Many companies with limited procurement budgets, resources or skill sets discover that managing sourcing activities for complicated spend categories can be overwhelming. Moreover, it can be difficult to source other smaller spend categories efficiently and effectively. The struggles often continue once the strategic sourcing is done, as organizations are challenged with supplier implementation, compliance tracking and ongoing category management. Our Category Procurement Solutions are designed to equip companies with the expertise, tools and ongoing support necessary to maximize savings and process efficiencies. Through pre-negotiated frame agreements, detailed cost estimators, product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, supplier implementation assistance and ongoing category management, we offer comprehensive solutions that can be implemented in part or more fully for a complete outsourcing.

	•	Leveraged Sourcing Networks (LSN): Delivers significant, immediate savings by leveraging the combined purchasing power of LSN consortia members in over 30 indirect supply categories
	•	Print Procurement Solution: Provides acquisition and process-related savings by combining an online-enabled supply chain powered by printCafe™ with a network of independent buyers and world-class qualified suppliers for a variety of print segments
	•	Transportation Procurement Solution: Utilizes advanced sourcing practices, best-in-class online RFP and bid optimization tools, a proprietary rate benchmark database, and over 20 years experience in sourcing transportation to deliver significant sourcing savings, improved service delivery and sustained benefits through improved baseline shipment information
	•	Packaging Procurement Solution: Facilitates cost optimization and design rationalization for existing packaging through the application of advanced sourcing practices, as well as a cost estimator and PLM workflow and data warehousing tools