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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Services

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Clashing Priorities: Vendor Diversification vs Efficiency and Vendor Risk Management

Sourcing Advisors Group

Tier 1 suppliers) and most have virtually no visibility into the remaining base, which typically account for 90%+ of all suppliers and at least 50% of the total vendor spending. The growing approved supplier base and decreasing supplier visibility will further deteriorate what is already a bleak performance of most Strategic Sourcing teams.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Services

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage. Procurement Strategic Sourcing. Easier to Mitigate Supply Risk Supplier risk management is crucial for any organization.

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Executive Presentations in Procurement

SIG Speaks

By presenting clearly and concisely, procurement professionals can foster transparency and accountability, enabling executives to make informed decisions based on a thorough understanding of the procurement function's contributions. One of the primary objectives of procurement is to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and efficiency.

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Budgeting Process: Steps and Best Practices for Planning a Budget

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. No matter what your budget looks like, set aside some funds to account for unexpected expenses or overages. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. 12 months) as new data becomes available.

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Supply Chain Risks: Different Types and How To Mitigate Them

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What to Do About It Establish an emergency fund to account for changes in exchange rates and cost overruns. Supplier risk is always there, but using various risk management strategies can help you minimize the impact.