Daily operations don’t break because of one major issue, they slow down under constant adjustments. Substitutions, compliance tracking, and shifting costs create friction that teams absorb over time. When procurement lacks consistency, that friction becomes part of the workflow.

In this brief, you’ll learn:

• The hidden operational impact of procurement variability
• How different purchasing models affect daily execution
• Where inefficiencies and workload creep into the system
• How to evaluate procurement through an operational lens
• What stable procurement looks like in practice