IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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.

Strategic Sourcing 84

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 84

Ivemsa

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The common urge is to select the cheapest price for material procurement, though this could eventually cost more due to a lack of quality. Implementing strategic sourcing is a way to add long-term value and continually optimize manufacturing processes. Develop a Sourcing Strategy.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Nearshoring Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

For companies looking to reduce costs, procurement is often one of the first places they look. Cost reduction during procurement processes can be accomplished through various strategies that range from the short-term to medium and long-term goals. Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies: 1.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Obobo

MARCH 30, 2023

If you’re responsible for a procurement team , reducing costs is probably one of the main goals you care about. In fact, cutting costs is the primary KPI for most purchasing organizations. But what’s the best way to measure and report those cost savings ? What are the Benefits of Procurement Cost Savings?

Analytics 40

Analytics Reduced Costs Strategic Sourcing Software 40

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Additionally, since it requires minimal effort and resources compared to other cost analysis methods, it has become a popular choice among many businesses looking for ways to optimize their budgeting process.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Reduced Costs Robotics Process Automation Analytics 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Business budgeting software automates many of the manual processes, allowing you to quickly develop comprehensive financial plans without sacrificing accuracy or detail. Download PDF What’s your goal today?

Finance 92

Finance Software Accounting Management 92

Planergy Software

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. By developing a PSP, an organization can streamline its procurement process, reduce costs, and improve quality and service levels. Communication is often improved, reducing costly misunderstandings.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Finance Accounting Strategic Sourcing 52