Total annual cost avoidance savings on purchased goods and services per $500 million purchases

This measure calculates the total annual cost avoidance savings per $500 million purchases. Cost avoidance is reducing future costs (intangible savings) typically achieved through actions such as negotiating lower rates for new goods and services to be purchased. This measure is part of a set of Process Efficiency measures that help companies in obtaining the greatest saving and performance by minimizing waste and optimizing resource consumption.

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Measure Category:
Process Efficiency
Measure ID:
107316
Total Sample Size:
1,698 All Companies
Performers:
25th Median 75th
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Key Performance Indicator:
Yes
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Total annual cost avoidance savings obtained on purchased goods and services / (Value of all materials and services purchased * 0.000000002)

Key Terms

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Measure Scope

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Cross Industry (7.3.1)

  • 4.2.1 - Develop sourcing strategies (10277)
    • 4.2.1.1 - Develop procurement plan (10281)
    • 4.2.1.2 - Clarify purchasing requirements (10282)
    • 4.2.1.3 - Establish materials management contingency plans (10283)
    • 4.2.1.4 - Match needs to supply capabilities (10284)
    • 4.2.1.5 - Analyze organization’s spend profile (10285)
    • 4.2.1.6 - Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value (10286)
    • 4.2.1.7 - Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities (10287)
  • 4.2.2 - Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts (10278)
    • 4.2.2.1 - Select suppliers (10288)
    • 4.2.2.2 - Certify and validate suppliers (10289)
    • 4.2.2.3 - Negotiate and establish contracts (10290)
    • 4.2.2.4 - Manage contracts (10291)
  • 4.2.3 - Order materials and services (10279)
    • 4.2.3.1 - Process/Review requisitions (10292)
    • 4.2.3.2 - Approve requisitions (10293)
    • 4.2.3.3 - Solicit/Track vendor quotes (10294)
    • 4.2.3.4 - Create/Distribute purchase orders (10295)
    • 4.2.3.5 - Expedite orders and satisfy inquiries (10296)
    • 4.2.3.6 - Reconcile purchase orders (10297)
    • 4.2.3.7 - Research/Resolve order exceptions (10298)
  • 4.2.4 - Manage suppliers (10280)
    • 4.2.4.1 - Monitor/Manage supplier information (10299)
    • 4.2.4.2 - Prepare/Analyze procurement and vendor performance (10300)
    • 4.2.4.3 - Support inventory and production processes (10301)
    • 4.2.4.4 - Monitor quality of product delivered (10302)