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Excess and slow-moving inventory is one of the most persistent—and underestimated—drains on manufacturing working capital in the United States. New data and emerging strategies reveal how companies are quantifying the true cost of dead stock and converting it into recovered liquidity.
A sustained wave of mergers and acquisitions across the industrial materials and components sector is quietly reshaping the competitive dynamics that US buyers have long relied upon. As supplier consolidation reduces the number of credible bidders in key material categories, procurement teams are finding that traditional negotiating tactics yield diminishing returns. This analysis examines the scope of consolidation, its measurable impact on pricing and service, and the concrete steps buyers can
Procurement teams across the US are navigating a complex materials landscape in 2024, with pricing volatility, shifting lead times, and regional availability gaps creating both challenges and opportunities. This benchmark report breaks down current pricing trends across steel, semiconductors, plastics, fasteners, and more — giving buyers the data they need to evaluate their own sourcing performance.