Hewlett-Packard has slashed its direct materials cost by $1.1 billion since it merged with Compaq in 2001. Global sourcing, consolidation of purchases and price masking have been key to its success.
Hewlett-Packard has slashed its direct materials cost by $1.1 billion since it merged with Compaq in 2001. Global sourcing, consolidation of purchases and price masking have been key to its success.