Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Our SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) span a wide range of industries and help our clients achieve savings ranging from 10-20% for Direct categories to 15-30% for Indirect categories. SMEs are selected that will address your specific needs.

Direct Categories

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

Electronic Manufacturing Services
Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Electronic Components
Electrical Components
Wire Harnesses & Box Builds
Controls & Automation
Motors

METALS & ALLOYS

METALS & ALLOYS

Steel
Aluminium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Molybdenum
Nickel
Tin
Zinc
Precious Metals

FABRICATED PRODUCTS

FABRICATED PRODUCTS

Castings & Forgings
Machining & Turning
Cutting & Stamping
Drawing & Extruding
Forming & Folding
Molding
Powder-Coating
Plating
Painting
Heat-Treating

CHEMICALS & FUELS

CHEMICALS & FUELS

Propylene
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Carbonate
Ammonia
Benzene
Acetic Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Ethelyne, Ethylene Oxide
Formaldehyde
Methanol
Solid & Gaseous Fuels

PLASTICS & RESINS

PLASTICS & RESINS

Plastic & Rubber Molding
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyamide (Nylon)
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Acrylic (PMMA)
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Elastomers / Rubber

TEXTILES

TEXTILES

Plant-based Products
Animal-based Products
Cellulosic Products
Semi-Synthetic Products
Synthetic Products

Indirect Categories

LOGISTICS & FULLFILLMENT

LOGISTICS & FULLFILLMENT

Small Parcel Shipping
Full Truckload (FTL)
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Intermodal
Ocean Freight
Rail Freight
Air Freight
Courier Services
Fleet Acquisition & Maintenance
Freight Broker / Auditor
Temp-Controlled Freight
3rd Party Logistics (3PL)
Warehouse & Storage

PACKAGING

PACKAGING

Corrugated
Folding Cartons
Chipboard
Flexible Packaging & Bags
Shipping Supplies

PRINT & MARKETING

PRINT & MARKETING

Commercial Print Services
Sheet & Cut Paper
Customer Loyalty Programs
Direct Mail
Promotional Items
Inks & Films
Labels
POS Displays

IT & TELECOM

IT & TELECOM

Data Storage & Management
Disaster Recovery
ERP Systems
Hardware & Software
Peripherals
Servers & Networking
Telecom, Web Hosting

MRO & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

MRO & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Electrical Supplies
Bearings & Power Transmission
Cutting Tools
Fasteners & Hardware
Pipes, Valves & Fittings
Hydraulics / Pneumatics
Industrial Gases
Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies
Safety & Welding
Uniforms & Laundry
Breakroom & Food Supplies
Adhesives & Sealants
Chemicals & Lubricants
O-Rings, Seals & Gaskets

TEMP LABOR & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

TEMP LABOR & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Temporary Labor
Janitorial Services
Waste & Recycling Services
Food Service & Catering Services
Accounting & Auditing Services
Architectural & Design Services
Collections Services
Engineering Services
Equipment Maintenance Services
Legal Services
Marketing Services
Medical Services
Real Estate Services
Recruiting Services
Security Services

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Electricity
Natural Gas
Heating Oil
Solar
Lighting Retrofits
Energy Audits
Waste Water

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

Capital Equipment
Furniture
Software
Vehicles
Other Large Purchases

TRAVEL

TRAVEL

Airfare / Charters
Hotel & Lodging
Car Rental
Expense Management
Ground Transportation
T&E Card