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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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How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

Planergy Software

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. Easier to Mitigate Supply Risk Supplier risk management is crucial for any organization.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Services

Additional goals might be risk management and mitigation, supplier relationship management and sustainability considerations. Tasks such as vendor selection criteria, contract management and compliance initiatives should be clearly defined. Be flexible.

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Supply Chain Risks: Different Types and How To Mitigate Them

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What to Do About It Re-evaluate using ocean routes and determine the carriers that can increase shipping in anticipation of storms, so you can be flexible enough to scale back operations in uncertain times.

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Vendor Analysis: What Is It, Process, Types, and Best Practices

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. Delivery Performance Measured by factors such as on-time delivery rate, order accuracy, and flexibility in handling changes or emergencies.

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The Top 8 Business Travel Management Tools

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Once you’ve identified a travel management app, ensuring all stakeholders are on board with its implementation is important. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. To keep consumers happy, your procurement team should closely evaluate all third-party vendors for risks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Supply chain and risk management has forever changed as a result.