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.

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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.

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Planergy Software

APRIL 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supply Chain Decisions: Skills and Best Practices. Process & Procedures Sourcing Supply Chain Management. The strategic level addresses the big picture and general decisions.

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