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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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Log4j, Open Source Maintenance, And Why SBOMs Are Critical Now

Forrester Digital Transformation

Forrester already released a blog on responding to Log4j, but beyond the immediate (and mid-term) response issues, there are some longer term risk management and community considerations – specifically open source support, maintenance, and risk. The fact of the […].

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Two Types of China Sourcing Agent You Need To Know

Sourcing Captain

When it comes to sourcing products from China, it’s important to understand the two types of China sourcing agents available in the market. Individual China Sourcing Agent VS China Sourcing Companies The first type of China sourcing agent is the individual sourcing agent.

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How to Connect with the Best Innovative China Sourcing Agent

Sourcing Captain

When it comes to finding the best China sourcing agent, it’s crucial to establish a strong connection that ensures a seamless partnership. With the right sourcing agent by your side, you can unlock incredible opportunities and access high-quality products from China.

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Rapid Response Healthcare Blogging: Blog Fast, Blog Smart, Blog Well

Perficient Digital Transformation

Blogging is a great way to establish your healthcare organization and your providers as thought-leaders in the communities you serve. Rapid response blogging is pretty self-explanatory. Let’s look at how you can use rapid response pieces as part of your healthcare blogging strategy. That’s where rapid response comes in.

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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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How to Choose a Software License for Your Open-Source Project

Unosquare

You have invested significant time and expertise into developing a remarkable open-source project. The wrong license might need to align with the project’s community goals, such as encouraging contributions or ensuring commercial usability, thus hindering its growth and the collaborative potential of the open-source ecosystem.