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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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What is Third Park Risk Management? Definition

Obobo

What is Third Park Risk Management? First, let’s start with understanding what risk management is. Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks. By identifying risks early on, you can take steps to avoid them or mitigate their impact. Definition.

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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. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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What is Third Party Risk Management? Definition

Obobo

What is Third Party Risk Management? First, let’s start with understanding what risk management is. Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks. Now that we have a general understanding of risk management, let’s talk about third party risk management (TPRM).

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The Future of Data Analytics

The Hackett Group

Industrialized Data & Analytics. Some have even spun off data and analytics as a business services function, headed by a chief data officer. They are also making major investments in developing and hiring staff with data science and analytics skills to extract and apply all potential value. Reap the Rewards.

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Clashing Priorities: Vendor Diversification vs Efficiency and Vendor Risk Management

Sourcing Advisors Group

The growing approved supplier base and decreasing supplier visibility will further deteriorate what is already a bleak performance of most Strategic Sourcing teams. In fact, most firms generate no Strategic Sourcing bottom-line results, as Vendor Spending is increasing as fast, or faster, than Revenue growth. Shortcuts Do Not Work.

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3 Ways Sourcing Professionals Can Proactively Address Risk

Sarah Holliman

With so many avenues for entry, managing risk has become everyone’s job , and the sourcing organization is front and center as their direct relationship with third parties increasingly puts them in the driver’s seat. Consistency. This includes a consistent strategy, message and framework.

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