SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Lauren Redden shares an excellent essay on the power of AI to transform the smart sourcing industry, in balance with the potential risks that companies must evaluate in employing more intelligent automation into their processes.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Regulations 40

IBM Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. Engage stakeholders Identify and collaborate with internal departments, suppliers and all those who may be impacted by the plan.

Administrative 71

Administrative Sourcing Collaborations Strategic Sourcing 71

Future of Sourcing

JULY 28, 2023

Innovations in Sustainability Dräeger – Using Smart Processes to Create Resilient Supply Chains SAP / DSM - Firmenich – How Royal DSM and SAP Digitalized Global Procurement Processes for Strategic Source-to-Pay Capabilities and Sustainability Safety Projects International, Inc.

Facilities Management 52

Facilities Management Robotics Process Automation Retail Strategic Sourcing 52

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing. Leverage technology solutions to automate procurement procedures , improve compliance, and reduce costs. Procurement teams can also use technology to manage purchasing more efficiently.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What's Planergy? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Download PDF What’s your goal today?

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Planergy Software

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It’s efficient and cost-effective to have a predetermined budget for each employee that adheres to the company’s financial regulations – this ensures employee reimbursements are issued following company standards.

Finance 52

Finance Regulations Insurance Management 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This process also helps create transparency within the supply chain so that everyone involved knows what’s going on at all times, leading to better communication and collaboration between all parties involved.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Regulations Manufacturing Finance 52