IBM Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

The main motivators for outsourcing are cost savings; the flexibility to ramp up or scale back functions and goods or services as needed; and greater access to specific skills or raw materials. Near-sourcing Near-sourcing, also called nearshoring, involves moving sourcing activities closer to where goods or services are sold.

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SourcX

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Increasing numbers of executives see the writing on the wall, and can no longer ignore the fact that sourcing in low cost countries can reduce labor costs and give them access to robust manufacturing facilities. What is Strategic Sourcing? What is Sourcing Optimization? What is Procurement Consulting?

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Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

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.

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