IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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.

Strategic Sourcing 85

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 85

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

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. However, managing procurement can be costly, and costs can add up quickly.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Securing competitive advantage means mastering emerging technologies and developing strategies that incorporate risk management, data-driven decision making, and a collaborative, agile approach. They were a liaison between the finance team (along with procurement) and upper management in the C-suite.

Finance 97

Finance Collaborations Flexibility Robotics Process Automation 97

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. By taking ownership of various stages in the production process, businesses can closely monitor quality standards, optimize inventory management, and reduce the risk of disruptions caused by external suppliers.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing E-Commerce Human Resources Marketing 52