by Mary Ruth Williamson, CEO | Mar 19, 2026 | Direct Materials Sourcing
Supplier consolidation is one of the most common cost-reduction strategies in manufacturing—and one of the easiest to misunderstand. Yes, consolidation can create leverage, simplify operations, and reduce cost. Under the wrong conditions, it does the opposite: it...
by Mary Ruth Williamson, CEO | Jan 16, 2026 | Direct Materials Sourcing
Most manufacturers might not choose to source direct materials reactively. They get there the honest way: supplier fires, price increases, shortages, expediting, and a plant that (understandably) cares more about keeping the line running than building a beautiful...
