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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.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

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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The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. To keep consumers happy, your procurement team should closely evaluate all third-party vendors for risks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Supply chain and risk management has forever changed as a result.

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CFO Challenges and Priorities in 2021 And Beyond

Planergy Software

Securing competitive advantage means mastering emerging technologies and developing strategies that incorporate risk management, data-driven decision making, and a collaborative, agile approach. Cash flow management is closely tied to inventory management , supplier management, and supplier relationship management.

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How To Create Savings With Better Spend Management In Procurement

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How To Create Savings With Better Spend Management In Procurement. All organizations, regardless of their size and type, should develop a spend management process. Download Free Copy.

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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. 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.