Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Senior Analyst – Cloud Services Location City: Gurgaon/Bengaluru Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research.

Service 40

Service Global Sourcing Advisory Advisory Research 40

Intugo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As globally active companies need more and more suppliers to keep the business running smoothly, strategic sourcing and sourcing managers in Mexico face the challenge of effectively organizing and managing supplier contracts. This type of visibility allows companies to create solid and very effective collaborations.

Strategic Sourcing 59

Strategic Sourcing Management Sourcing Collaborations 59

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 26, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Prateek Jindal describes how the course helped him and his team increase value from improving their strategic sourcing strategies on down through your category playbook. Supplier Performance Management (SPM): The course (a reference to lesson 2.4)

Management 40

Management Strategic Sourcing Facilities Management Sourcing 40

Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

APPLY ON LINKEDIN Job Title: Practice Director – DAAI (Data & Analytics) Location City: Gurgaon/Bengaluru Industry: Research and Advisory Services Company: Everest Group About Everest Group Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research.

Advisory 40

Advisory Research Strategic Sourcing Jobbing 40

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Since the negotiation and contracting phases are just the beginning of the relationship, significant value can be driven by incorporating a governance framework into the contracting phase and instilling a collaborative relationship early on. Clearly define the SLAs and KPIs in the contract. Clearly define the SLAs and KPIs in the contract.

Management 40

Management Strategic Sourcing Government Sourcing 40

Planergy Software

MAY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage. Procurement Strategic Sourcing. You can do it by negotiating favorable terms and promoting collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Strategic Sourcing 59

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Reduced Costs Supply Chain Management 59

Blue Ocean

MARCH 14, 2024

What does it really look like to source a strategic partnership with an outsourced customer care provider? We sat down with Director of Strategic Sourcing and Logistics at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Peter Longo, to talk about, well, his title says it all: strategic sourcing.

Sourcing 59

Sourcing Contact Center Outsourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing 59

IBM Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services. Do a spend analysis; identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.

Administrative 70

Administrative Sourcing Collaborations Strategic Sourcing 70

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 12, 2023

An article by Forbes titled “Smart Sourcing: AI Can Amplify CPO-Led Human Intelligence” noted the idea of ‘Smart Sourcing’ which starts with tackling a huge volume of relevant data associated with every individual purchase. Organizations are now looking to utilize AI to remain competitive and enhance their services.

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Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Regulations 40

Blue Ocean

MARCH 14, 2024

What does it really look like to source a strategic partnership with an outsourced customer care provider? We sat down with Director of Strategic Sourcing and Logistics at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Peter Longo, to talk about, well, his title says it all: strategic sourcing.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contact Center Outsourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing 52

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Join us for this collaborative and very personal conversation! How to Source Smartly in Times of Inflation. Join Coupa Software experts Ayush Sharma and Dr. Jeffery Collins on the challenges of sourcing in the current inflationary environment—and what's coming in 2023! Sourcing Industry Landscape Podcast.

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Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Collaborations Sales 40

IBM Services

JANUARY 16, 2024

A finely tuned product development strategy is a holistic, cross-collaborative endeavor with the capacity to help any organization weather unforeseen events or market changes. During this phase, cross-collaborative efforts should focus on ideation and iteration. Why is a strong product development strategy important?

Engineering 80

Engineering Manufacturing Collaborations Research 80

SIG Speaks

AUGUST 31, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Andy Perkins highlights the key foundation for driving excellence between supplier and client in the new market we live in. Procurement is an integral part of the process of acquiring goods and services from external parties that help drive the goals of an organization.

Collaborations 40

Collaborations Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Efficiency 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 16, 2023

If the significant goal of regulated utilities is to provide a public service, bringing all these people together will create a more solid foundation for plant operations. Furthermore, outsourcing smaller consumables purchasing to the crowd would open onsite buyers to more specialized purchases.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Engineering Regulations 40

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

SIG Speaks

JULY 14, 2023

Many organizations have multiple types of spend, i.e., indirect versus direct spend, as they apply to goods and services. The idea is that tactical items require a lower management level, while strategic activities are meant to build collaborations and drive constant improvement and value across the category.

Management 40

Management Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Design 40

Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Supply chain management deals with the centralized management of the flow of goods and services and includes all processes that transform raw materials into final products. Companies should prioritize collaborative planning. Strategic sourcing and spend control. Technology and data enablement. Cycle time reduction.

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Supply Chain Management E-Commerce Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 69

Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Everest Group is a research firm focused exclusively on IT, business process, and engineering services – this specialization results in a depth of expertise that our clients find invaluable when making critical, strategic decisions related to their use and delivery of sourcing services. Education and experience.

Global Sourcing Advisory 40

Global Sourcing Advisory BPO Advisory Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 9, 2023

There is a high chance that was answering services of any banking, insurance, technology, and an external organization handles many more. We will look into the nature of outsourcing projects in terms of relations management, the advantages/ disadvantages of outsourcing, and best practices for collaboration.

Outsourcing 40

Outsourcing Offshoring Sourcing Collaborations 40

Obobo

MARCH 21, 2023

Procurement savings refer to the cost reductions that are achieved by a company when it purchases goods and services through a strategic sourcing process. key Takeaway: Procurement savings are the cost reductions achieved by a company when purchasing goods and services through strategic sourcing.

Finance 45

Finance Strategic Sourcing Software Reduced Costs 45

SIG Speaks

MARCH 28, 2022

Michael is the VP Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for ATD Sourcing Solutions, whose unique approach to battling inflation we will discuss in a follow-up post. Recognizing that suppliers are an integral part of what we do, we need to create new efficiencies leveraging our suppliers’ labor force to deliver services.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Outsourcing Collaborations 40

Planergy Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Marketing procurement is identifying, selecting, and contracting with marketing services providers. Consulting and creative services. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy.

Marketing 52

Marketing Strategic Sourcing Out-Tasking Sourcing 52

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement Procurement is a crucial function in businesses, responsible for acquiring the goods and services needed to keep operations running smoothly. Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing.

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SIG Speaks

APRIL 14, 2022

The paper then goes on to say that “the teams that should collaborate most directly are those focused on strategic sourcing and procure-to-pay.” The author then adds that "a successful source-to-settle workflow must look at the entire ecosystem that connects sourcing and procurement to accounts payable and treasury.".

Finance 40

Finance Co-Sourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

MARCH 30, 2023

On week eight (8) of my Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program, I was introduced to the What’s In It For We mindset. The WIIFWe attitude represents a collaborative ideology, whereas all parties in a negotiation share risk and benefit. Trust has benefits in a sourcing environment.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Supply Chain Management Sourcing Banking 40

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We do it through commodity management, supplier and business collaboration, mitigating corporate risk, and managing change in the goods and services we collect. The key is collaboration and honest communication. As procurement leaders, we are here to manage the procurement process in the best interests of our company.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Administrative Extended Teams Strategic Sourcing 40

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Employee Safety and Security The program ensures that employees travel with reputable providers and have access to support services during their trips. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Obobo

JULY 1, 2022

An S2P is a sourcing and procurement process in which suppliers are sought out, negotiated with, signed up for, and eventually paid for their products or services. This in turn results in the payment of those products or services. Technologies available today could automate more than half of the source-to-pay process.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Accounting Software Automation 52

SIG Speaks

JULY 1, 2022

In other words, in the world of procurement and strategic sourcing, the importance of resilient supply chains has been a point of discussion for some time. In conjunction with Coupa, the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) conducted a seminal survey to gain critical insight into the unprecedented events impacting our supply chains.

Supply Chain Management 40

Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Engineering Sourcing 40

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It allows organizations to assess whether or not there are suppliers capable of providing the goods or services they need before committing to issuing an RFP or RFQ. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Finance 52

Obobo

MARCH 30, 2023

Standard cost analysis: This method compares the actual cost of purchasing goods and services with the standard cost established by the procurement team. Procurement cost savings refer to the savings achieved through strategic sourcing , negotiation, and reducing excess spending in procurement.

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Analytics Reduced Costs Strategic Sourcing Software 40

Obobo

JANUARY 15, 2023

Procurement cost savings is the process of reducing costs associated with acquiring goods or services, without sacrificing quality. Procurement cost savings can be defined as the reduction in the cost of goods or services that are procured by an organization. What is procurement cost savings?

Reduced Costs 40

Reduced Costs Out-Tasking Strategic Sourcing Automation 40

Obobo

AUGUST 2, 2022

You should define your scope of work (SOW) or service-level agreement (SLA) outside your boilerplate policy document. Ensure that your contract includes information-sharing expectations so that you and your suppliers can work collaboratively. A successful supplier management program goes beyond strategic sourcing.

Management 64

Management Right-Sizing Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing 64

Everest Group

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It may seem at times that the IT and procurement departments can be on different planets when it comes to IT sourcing services spend. Often, IT category managers end up closely collaborating with their functional leads, and certain organizations centralize procurement departments in IT. other business units).

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Cybersecurity Right-Sizing Risk Management 52

Obobo

AUGUST 16, 2022

You should define your scope of work (SOW) or service-level agreement (SLA) outside your boilerplate policy document. Ensure that your contract includes information-sharing expectations so that you and your suppliers can work collaboratively. A successful supplier management program goes beyond strategic sourcing.

Management 52

Management Right-Sizing Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2024

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. As a procurement professional, you know the importance of ensuring that all materials and services delivered by vendors meet or exceed your standards for quality and performance. What is Vendor Analysis?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It allows companies to develop relationships with key suppliers who provide the best value for money and services, allowing for easier supply chain management and lower supply chain risk. Download Free Copy. Tier 1 Suppliers.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Regulations Manufacturing Finance 52