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. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

Strategic Sourcing 84

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 84

Planergy Software

JANUARY 18, 2024

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. For example, does it connect to your ERP, e-commerce platform, and inventory management system? It can be quite a burden, as many regulations exist, from product safety to labeling and privacy legislation.

Management 52

Management Inventory Management Regulations E-Commerce 52

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing. Overall, these 11 cost reduction strategies in procurement demonstrate that companies can significantly reduce costs and maintain profitability with the right procurement management practices.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

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

Planergy Software

APRIL 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Source and Generate Data Of course, if you don’t have good data, to begin with, you won’t be able to leverage it to your advantage. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Written by.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Sourcing Management 52