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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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The Future of Procurement and Sourcing: The Effects of Artificial Intelligence in the Industry

SIG Speaks

The rapid advancements in AI have notably impacted various business functions, including procurement and sourcing. Businesses and organizations continue to strive to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge, and AI technologies have begun to revolutionize the procurement landscape.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

For companies looking to reduce costs, procurement is often one of the first places they look. Cost reduction during procurement processes can be accomplished through various strategies that range from the short-term to medium and long-term goals. Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies: 1.

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Corporate Travel Program: How To Create a Program for Employer and Employee Needs

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Businesses can ensure that employees comply with internal and external regulations by centralizing the travel booking process and establishing clear procedures.

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Supplier Tiers: What’s The Difference Between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy.

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Turning Data Into Actionable Insights

Planergy Software

With a plethora of data collection points available at their disposal, it’s easier for business leaders to be lost in the information glut. However, every business and business leader should ponder for a moment: will collecting such a huge volume of data make sense unless it provides meaningful information and insights?

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Strategic Considerations: Understanding and selecting the right integration strategy can significantly impact a company’s growth and success. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.