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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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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Services

Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals. Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics.

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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. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Local sourcing means that your raw materials come from other local businesses, which keeps the economy in good shape. Download Free Copy. The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain.

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Procurement Costs and How Businesses Can Reduce Them

Planergy Software

Procurement is the act of buying raw materials, goods, and services for a business, as guided by formalized procedures, internal controls, and processes related to not just finance, but inventory management, supply chain management, and supplier relationship management as well. Improving inventory management.

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The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain

Planergy Software

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. In fact, many businesses have realized that reshoring – or bringing manufacturing and operations back to the United States from overseas – is an important part of keeping the company alive.

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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. Example: A car manufacturer acquiring a chain of dealerships to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.