Growing numbers of senior executives are coming to realize that strategic supply management can be a driver of improved corporate performance and better risk management. Spend analysis is the most critical component and is essential to achieving world-class performance. "Spend Analysis" is the definitive text on this important subject. It provides expert, in-depth guidance on what spend analysis really is, what it specifically involves, and how to use it to help your organization achieve its full potential. This is an essential reference for anyone involved in procurement, supply chain management, operations, and finance.