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What are the different types of sourcing?

IBM Services

Businesses now look beyond offshore outsourcing and labor arbitrage, instead leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to create efficiencies and modernize processes. Near-sourcing Near-sourcing, also called nearshoring, involves moving sourcing activities closer to where goods or services are sold.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

In the medium term, cost reduction strategies can lead to larger savings, including effective contract negotiation , consolidation of suppliers or products, and streamlining of procurement processes. Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing.