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

SIG Speaks

MAY 16, 2023

Crowdsourcing will play a much more significant role in business due to a lack of highly specialized labor (in the STEM fields specifically) and corporate desire to reduce costs in procurement. But the workforce has changed. The COVID pandemic made working from home the mainstream.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Engineering Regulations 40

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The rapid advancements in AI have notably impacted various business functions, including procurement and sourcing. Businesses and organizations continue to strive to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge, and AI technologies have begun to revolutionize the procurement landscape.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Regulations 40

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

For companies looking to reduce costs, procurement is often one of the first places they look. Cost reduction during procurement processes can be accomplished through various strategies that range from the short-term to medium and long-term goals. However, managing procurement can be costly, and costs can add up quickly.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It allows companies to develop relationships with key suppliers who provide the best value for money and services, allowing for easier supply chain management and lower supply chain risk. Download Free Copy.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Regulations Manufacturing Finance 52

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Additionally, partnering with preferred suppliers and negotiating volume discounts can lead to substantial realized cost savings. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Obobo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That’s why cost avoidance in procurement is more important than ever—it helps you ensure that you are getting the best value for your money while avoiding unnecessary costs. In this guide, we will explore what cost avoidance is and how you can use it to reduce your overall spending on supplies and services.

Automation 52

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