<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Serratus Management Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serratus Management Consulting is a consulting firm focused on expense management and process improvement. The company provides customized solutions designed to help organizations enhance their spending efficiency and optimize operational processes.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:32:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.serratusconsulting.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Project Prioritization: Which Methods Can Help You Make the Right Decisions? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The right project prioritization method can make all the difference in the success of your projects. Whether you're looking for a quick way to assess priorities or a more structured, data-driven approach, there’s a tool for every situation.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e139b1441ae2d5fdf24a5b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b2137_43a178632ccd48918183c9f43a9c5f87~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Projects Should Make the Cut?  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you figure out which projects should get the green light? Here’s a simple guide to help you prioritize and evaluate projects based on several key factors.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e13e499e117b67ff82bf6a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b2137_9480a7696f2542ac9fb4c4c65f366185~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Negotiation Styles to Get Better Results ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every negotiation is a game. Are you in a chess match, a fencing duel, or building a Lego house together? Understanding styles helps you see what game you’re playing.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/understanding-negotiation-styles-to-get-better-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dea132b9feb7db43ba683f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3c6ada28ceb647b9942b2a23290d3184.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Off Procurement Negotiations vs. Ongoing Supplier Relationships: Do Your Negotiations Strategies Align with Your Goals? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too often, procurement teams default to a price-first, adversarial approach. While this may deliver short-term savings, it can erode value in relationships that are critical to long-term performance. The key is simple: align your negotiation strategy to the type of supplier relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/one-off-procurement-negotiations-vs-ongoing-supplier-relationships-do-your-negotiations-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dea24cc87c857db1f781d9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_24af1fa05a2a41ffa88f574b43f00c76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Critical Questions to Uncover Procurement Savings ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reducing purchased expenses remains one of the fastest, least disruptive ways to improve EBITDA. For decades, Strategic Sourcing has consistently delivered measurable savings and improved supplier performance. However, not every vendor or spend category is an immediate candidate for sourcing. Leading organizations apply selection discipline upfront—ensuring effort is directed where it will generate the highest return. A Practical Framework for Sourcing Decisions Before launching a sourcing...]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/7-critical-questions-to-uncover-procurement-savings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dea306b9feb7db43ba6d07</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3bd4b452e9a0439a93823adb57606f3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening Risk Management: A Practical Playbook for Immediate Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s environment, many mid-sized organizations still rely on fragmented or outdated Risk Management processes. The result is predictable: when risks materialize, leadership is forced into reactive mode—often under scrutiny from Boards, regulators, or investors.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/strengthening-risk-management-a-practical-playbook-for-immediate-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e239f3a96d49e56ebd1200</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_bb871e08c768402da6f7972c23788799~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Pulp Fiction and the Iconic Mr. Wolfe have to do with Project Management / Recovery? More than you think… ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece, “Pulp Fiction”, is a treasure trove of Project Management, and in particular, Project Recovery best practices. Let’s look at how Mr. Wolfe, the “Fixer”, dealt with a situation or “project” which was heading toward the abyss at breakneck speed…]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/what-do-pulp-fiction-and-the-iconic-mr-wolfe-have-to-do-with-project-management-recovery-more-th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e23e8d441ae2d5fdf4b8d1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fd4f185b1baa4189974afd25e263d4cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spend Analysis: The Foundation of Effective Expense Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic Sourcing and Expense Management initiatives routinely deliver ROI in the range of 200–500%. Yet, many mid-sized organizations struggle to consistently capture this value.

The primary reason: insufficient visibility into spend.]]></description><link>https://www.serratusconsulting.net/post/spend-analysis-the-foundation-of-effective-expense-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e24f4d43fd38a1bb6f77a1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3634e43aa044ba6bf06e2692c946ac3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Strickman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>