expertise

Expertise

Procurement and strategic sourcing specialists.

ISG’s Core Competencies include deep expertise in Spend Analysis, the Strategic Sourcing Process, Cross-Entity Consolidation of Expenditures, Procurement Process Optimization, and Decision Support Analytics.

We work across most industries and serve a wide array of Clients. We apply our skills to virtually any significant area of expenditure with a primary focus of optimizing costs while improving service.

For expenditures that are common to most companies, we have developed deep expertise, tools, and processes to achieve optimal results quickly. But it is our ability to apply our proven methodology to unique or customer-specific expenditure areas that really sets us apart. From raw materials to custom parts, from complex services to outsourcing decision support, we have produced consistent results by leveraging our expertise.

Contact Us to learn how we can address your cost optimization needs.

Examples of ISG Category Expertise

Common Expenditures

Administrative Products & Services

  • Office Supplies
  • Office Equipment
  • Office Furniture
  • Drug & Background Testing
  • Document Storage & Destruction
  • P-Card Programs
Transportation, Logistics & Fulfillment

  • Small Package Shipping/Express Mail
  • LTL
  • Truckload
  • Ocean Freight
  • Rail
  • Third Party Logistics/Fulfillment
  • Fleet Acquisition & Maintenance
Printing & Direct Mail

  • Commercial Printing
  • Print & Mail (Direct Mail, Invoices, Letters)
  • Financial / Regulated Print
  • Printed Packaging
  • Kitting Services
Professional Services & Temporary Labor

  • Temporary Labor (all types)
  • Accounting & Audit
  • Legal
  • Recruiting
  • Consulting
Marketing Services

  • Ad Agency
  • Media Buy
  • Marketing Print / Brochures
  • Promotional Items
  • Point-of-Sale Displays
  • Signage
  • ‘Company Store’ Fulfillment Programs
Telecommunications

  • Voice & Data
  • Wireless & Mobile Communications Management
  • Telecommunications Equipment
Information Technology

  • Hardware & Peripherals
  • Software
  • Consulting
  • 3rd Party Maintenance & Outsourcing
Insurance

  • Property & Casualty
  • Workers Compensation
  • Healthcare & Pharmacy Benefits
Travel

  • Travel Agency
  • Policy Redesign
  • Air, Auto Rental & Hotels
Utilities

  • Electric
  • Natural Gas

Distributors & Manufacturers / Other

Manufactured Components & Services

  • Machined Parts
  • Stamped Parts
  • Forged Parts
  • Cast Parts
  • Molded Parts
  • Tools & Dies
  • Plating
  • Turning
  • Circuit Boards
  • Others
Paper, Corrugated & Packaging

  • Corrugated Packaging
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Folding Cartons
  • Rolled Paper (all types)
  • Cut Sheet Paper
  • Bags
  • Shipping Supplies
  • Inks
  • Films
  • Labels
Raw Material

  • Metals
  • Paper
  • Plastics/Resins
  • Rubbers
  • Chemicals
  • Films
  • Others
Maintenance, Repair & Operating Supplies

  • Industrial Supplies
  • Facilities Supplies
  • Janitorial/Sanitation Supplies & Services
  • Electrical Supplies
  • Uniforms
  • Safety Supplies
  • Others (PVF, HVAC, etc.)
Capital Purchases

  • Production Equipment
  • Software Selection
  • Vehicles
  • Other Large Buys or Complex Negotiations
Outsourcing, Make or Buy

  • Production & Assembly
  • Private Label Manufacturing
  • Call Center
  • Fulfillment Operations
  • Back-office Services
  • In-house Print Operations
  • Shared Services
Other

  • Consumables (Paper & Plastics)
  • Food
  • Medical/Surgical Healthcare Supplies
  • Retail Not-for-Resale
20+% Savings

Case Study Snapshot

  • Ad Agency negotiations for a $15 billion insurance company (over 50% cost reduction)
  • Corrugated consolidation and sourcing across 20 plants (26% savings)
  • Freight sourcing for a manufacturer (all modes - $4 million in savings, 20%)
  • Reduced a $100 million wholesale telecom spend by over $9 million
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