How a Global Food & Beverage Manufacturer Transformed Supplier Performance with LeanLinking
Case Study   •   How a Global Food & Beverage Manufacturer Transformed Supplier Performance with LeanLinking Global Food and Drink Manufacturer Case Study Content Background & Key Challenge Solution Delivered Implementation & Process Impact & Results Company Profile A global food & beverage manufacturer operating large-scale production and logistics across EMEA. The company […]
DS Smith has chosen LeanLinking to drive supplier performance and compliance – Case Study
Case Study   •   DS Smith has chosen LeanLinking to drive supplier performance and compliance– Case Study DS Smith Case Study Content DS Smith Chooses LeanLinking We are pleased to announce that DS Smith has chosen LeanLinking as their new supplier performance and compliance management platform. DS Smith is a leading provider of […]
Electrocomponents Qualify and Manage Suppliers with LeanLinking – Case Study
Case Study   •   Electrocomponents Qualify and Manage Suppliers with LeanLinking – Case Study Electrocomponents Case Study Content Background & Key Challenge Solution Delivered Implementation & Process Impact & Results Electrocomponents is a global multi-channel distributor. They offer more than 500,000 industrial and electronics products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide […]
Why is procurement not on the CEO’s agenda?
Tooling  •   Why is procurement not on the CEO’s agenda? Why is procurement not on the CEO’s agenda? Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content Why is procurement not on the CEO’s agenda? Point 1: Lack of recognition of how the value chain is structured Point […]
Don’t manage costs. Manage suppliers.
Tooling  •   Don’t manage costs. Manage suppliers. Don’t manage costs. Manage suppliers Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content The future of procurement is supplier management – not cost savings. CFO must realize this fact. Look at Google and Unilever Supplier management and SRM will also […]
Pros & Cons of Using SRM Software
Tooling  •   Pros & Cons of Using SRM Software Pros & COns of Using SRM Software Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content Pros of SRM Software Make Fact-Based Decisions Reduced Costs Improvements Based on Specific Objectives Instant Feedback to Identify Areas of Improvement Get a […]
5 Effective Procurement Strategies in Manufacturing
Tooling  •   5 Effective Procurement Strategies in Manufacturing 5 Effective Procurement Strategies in Manufacturing Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content What Common Challenges Do Procurement Professionals Face? 5 Strategies to Help You Boost Your Procurement 1. Consistent Management of Supplier Relations and Supplier Performance 2. […]
What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?
Tooling  •   What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content What is SRM? What is the added value of SRM? What framework should we provide the category teams with? What should the future role of […]
Procurement Strategy – The Number One Mistake Most Companies Make
Tooling  •   Procurement Strategy – The Number One Mistake Most Companies Make Procurement Strategy – The Number One Mistake Most Companies Make Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content Management by Objectives (MBO) for ‘internal suppliers’ (employees Management of external suppliers Regarding Objection 1 Regarding Objection […]
Supplier Negotiations: What Differentiates World-Class Negotiators?
Tooling  •   Supplier Negotiations: What Differentiates World-Class Negotiators? Supplier Negotiations: What Differentiates World-Class Negotiators? Author Lars Kuch Pedersen Founder & CEO Published February 1 , 2026 Content There are four main differentiators of world class negotiators: Be prepared for a shift in power balance! Explore the full solution space! Have all the […]