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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Services

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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What are the different types of sourcing?

IBM Services

With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers.

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Stakeholder and Change Management

SIG Speaks

PMs should assess each player’s level of category knowledge, distance to operational tasks, level of seniority, and level of ownership. For example, more senior stakeholders with less involvement in operational tasks and less availability may only want to be involved at a high level and shown only critical information.

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Services Procurement: What Is It and How To Manage It

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Services procurement is a complex task that involves finding the perfect individual or organization to complete the job. If nearly one out of every 3 projects goes south, that’s a lot of lost time (and money.)