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Brianna Blaney

About Brianna Blaney

Brianna Blaney began her career in Boston as a fintech writer for a major corporation. She later progressed to digital media marketing with various finance platforms in San Francisco.

She prides herself on reverse-engineering the logistics of successful content management strategies and implementing techniques that are centered around people (not campaigns).

In her spare time, she’s a self-proclaimed chef, lives in the middle of the woods, and has a frequent flyer card for birdseed and dog bones.

Operational Efficiency

Operational efficiency is the ratio of a company’s input and output, which determines a system’s overall performance. It’s a measure of how much costs are incurred during a financial activity. In this sense, lower costs equate to greater efficiency.

Procurement Management

Procurement management is about taking control of an organization’s spend. It’s administration over the process of purchasing goods and services, which requires preparation, solicitation, and payment processing.

OFAC

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy. The goal is to enforce national security against targeted individuals and entities such as:

ACH Transactions

ACH transactions are not as complicated as they sound. It’s just an easier and safer way to move funds. If you’ve ever signed up for direct deposit or paid a bill online, then chances are you’ve dealt with ACH transactions. When running a business, it’s important to understand the mechanics of ACH, including how it works, what could go wrong, and tips to streamline the entire process.

Swift Payment, Swift International Payment Network

SWIFT payments are transactions made through an intermediary bank that allows you to send/receive electronic payments internationally. The SWIFT network doesn’t actually transfer funds but instead, sends payment orders between banks using SWIFT codes. It’s a means to transfer money overseas quickly, accurately, and securely.

Strategic Sourcing

The strategic sourcing process enables a business to assign value to sourcing decisions by building a diverse supply base. It’s about not putting all your eggs in one basket, as they say, and keeping your options open. Strategic sourcing is a collaborative process that improves efficiency and streamlines operations.