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structure to our process . We have PO approval process , PO management , inventory management , product management and ( electronic ) interaction between ( our ) hotels and ( their ) suppliers . This is essential for AccorHotels , especially in North America ,” he explained . “ We have been partnered with BirchStreet for 10 years ; they ’ ve always supported us in everything we ’ ve done and the platform brings efficiency , good savings and automatic updates to inventory – we probably do around US $ 150mn of annual spend through the BirchStreet platform .”
Elaborating further on the value that BirchStreet brings to its customers , Markle says , “ There are three big sources of economic value that BirchStreet brings to these organizations besides increased efficiency . The first big driver is spend control which enables big savings by allowing their operations to go through a controlled online buying experience that ensures the properties are buying the right goods , from the right supplier , at the right price .” Second is the prevention of risks like maverick or off-contract buying , and third , BirchStreet ’ s
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