Category: Spend Analysis

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[ad_1] Few spend categories are as consistently time-consuming and headache-inducing as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations). Managing costs within the category means keeping an eye on literally thousands of subcategories. Understandably, this can quickly become unmanageable. Organizations are certainly aware that their MRO spend is critical. Source One’s Senior Consultant and MRO expert Michael Croasdale…