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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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Data science vs data analytics: Unpacking the differences

IBM Services

Though you may encounter the terms “data science” and “data analytics” being used interchangeably in conversations or online, they refer to two distinctly different concepts. Meanwhile, data analytics is the act of examining datasets to extract value and find answers to specific questions.

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Talent Sourcing Secrets for Competitive Businesses: Recruitment Outsourcing

NoonDalton

In this cutthroat landscape, where every advantage counts, talent sourcing emerges as a linchpin strategy for businesses striving to stay ahead. Thus, talent sourcing isn’t just a mere task; it’s a strategic imperative that directly impacts a company’s bottom line and market position.

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Top 10 Best CRM Software In 2024

31 West

Some are designed for small businesses that need basic customer service tools, while others are for tech industries that offer out-of-hours IT support and large enterprises that need collaboration, communication, reporting, and AI-powered tools in the CRM. Zoho’s core functionality is its data and analytics.

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Overcoming Challenges in Impact Sourcing: Best Practices for Businesses

NoonDalton

When it comes to socially responsible business practices, Impact Sourcing stands out as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity. However, as with any pioneering business model, implementing Impact Sourcing comes with its unique set of challenges.

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Delivering Sustainable Business Value Through The Procurement Analytics Maturity Model

Future of Sourcing

In an exclusive article Siddharth Poddar - Practice Head, Procurement Insights at Polestar Solutions shares his insights into the need for procurement analytics maturity model, key steps to assess and improve procurement analytics maturity and how to build a sustainable procurement analytics program.

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What is eSourcing (electronic Sourcing)?

Obobo

What is eSourcing (electronic Sourcing)? eSourcing, otherwise known as electronic sourcing describes a cloud-based digital solution for collecting and comparing information about multiple suppliers in order to help a buyer make a more informed choice. E-sourcing is a small, but crucial, component of eProcurement. eAuction.