Don’t Let the Clock Kill Your Negotiating Power in 2026
When leadership is asking for real results (not theoretical “savings”), your leverage with suppliers becomes your most valuable asset. The problem is that leverage disappears fast when contracts are left to age out [...]
How to Reduce Spend & Improve Sustainability in 5 Key Indirect Categories
See how Fine Tune customers are lowering costs and boosting sustainability across five key indirect spend categories. [...]
Pest Control RFP Season is Here—5 Keys to Remember
You know the drill—every few years you review a specific category, dig into pricing, reach out to stakeholders concerning service levels, and dust off an old Excel template in preparation […]
A “Three-Legged Stool” Approach to Optimizing Indirect Spend
As any procurement professional who’s managed indirect categories will tell you, the relative spend is not equal to the relative headaches. To optimally manage the most burdensome indirect categories—e.g., uniform rental, waste & recycling, pest control, security & guard services, and energy & utilities—an equally complex approach is required. [...]
How to Better Align Your Pest Control Program With Your Food Safety Goals
In the past, we've covered topics like cost reduction and optimization related to pest control spend; this time, we'll offer tips on another frequently asked question: "How can I address my concerns of ensuring our organization receives the optimal level of service from our provider and our existing program is improved?" [...]
Spring Is Coming—Evaluate Your Pest Control Program Today
Spring is right around the corner, and while we’re all looking forward to warmer temperatures and longer days, there is no better time than now—before the active pest season arrives—to […]
The Emergence of Hostile Supplier Behaviors & What to Do About It
Growing imbalance in the supplier / customer relationship is creating critical vulnerabilities for procurement organizations [...]
IPCC’s Latest Warning Drives an Urgent Climate Call-to-Action—Join Us in Answering the Call
On August 5, 2021, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its 6th Assessment Report on Climate Change. There’s a good chance the report crossed your radar like […]
Scary Supplier Practices
Supplier-driven events that negatively impact your cost-savings efforts in indirect categories—with a spooky twist. [...]
Optimize Your Pest Control Spend: Bridging the Gap Between Procurement and Quality
To effectively manage the pest control cost reduction category, you must find ways to bridge the gap between Procurement and Quality. If you are tasked with managing pest control contracts […]