Tail-spend is one of the biggest sources of incremental savings available. It requires leveraging spend volumes to unlock savings but also demands process discipline to define a structured approach and accelerate decision-making, which most companies don’t have the time or resources to do. tms identified an opportunity to help McDonald’s save big.
A centralized tail-spend program reviewing non-core categories gives markets access to savings from leveraged spend on products, such as condiments, across markets that aren’t currently benefiting from buying together. tms managed the tail-spend across non-core food items in various markets, using analytical tools and proven methodologies to deliver savings fast. The funding for our services was derived from savings generated from Year 1 based on agreed estimated annual volume, which meant there was no risk to McDonald’s.
tms’s approach to tail-spend management drove real value through savings and efficiencies — we uncovered additional opportunities to save even more.
