Reduce cost. Compound value.
Maine Pointe's strategic procurement optimization implements a rigorous six-step process to achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in cost, quality, service, speed to market, compliance, supplier risk and verification.
From spend profile to a digitally-enabled procurement operating system.
We leverage Maine Pointe's data analytics, strategic procurement, leader & organization improvement, and industry supply chain expertise to deliver rapid and sustainable savings.
We profile spend in detail, creating category-specific cross-functional teams that break through functional silos and transform procurement into a high-value, integrated strategic function.
A rigorous benchmarking, baseline and evaluation process ensures clients can track savings and benefits. We install a digitally-enabled Procurement Management Operating System (PMOS) to keep results compounding — as part of our Total Value Optimization™ approach to value creation.
Maine Pointe strategic procurement engagements typically deliver a 4:1 to 8:1 ROI.
Outcomes our clients can measure.
Improve profitability through reduced cost of goods sold (COGS)
Reduce total cost of ownership
Enhance supplier performance and relationship management for collaborative cost optimization and value creation
Increase supplier optionality and risk mitigation
Improve cost, quality, price and supplier compliance visibility
Maintain profitability through ongoing benchmarking against competitors
Eliminate silos and drive cross-functional alignment
Drive measurable improvements in cost, cash, resilience and growth
Analyze. Implement. Sustain.
Analyze
Rapid insights and analysis provide a clear proof-of-claim study to demonstrate benefits, a jointly developed implementation roadmap, and a financial business case defining investment needs and expected returns.
Implement
We collaborate closely with your team to drive accelerated, measurable improvements in profitability, cash, resilience and growth — backed by our unique guarantee — by aligning leadership and operations with strategic goals.
Sustain
Periodic performance reviews, training, and ongoing visibility through your Supply Chain Control Tower. Testing, inspection and certification programs enhance resilience and compliance.
“We accomplished significant savings, gained transparency into our spend and supplier relationships, and established the groundwork for sustainable value through Maine Pointe's Total Value Optimization™ approach.”