In your paper,
Explain in detail why data analysis skills are so important to spend analysis.Describe how a structured process such as Six Sigma methodology(Chapter 4) can be useful to identify spending patterns andopportunities for improvement.Recommend which functional areas of the business, such as finance,should be involved in spend analysis efforts, and justify therationale for your choices.
The Data Analysis Skills and Thinking paper
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