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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Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 84

SIG Speaks

MAY 16, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Noah Wilson discusses how crowdsourcing could be the innovation that businesses need to succeed in a rapidly changing environnment. In an industry that is constantly shrinking, we need to use innovations to create economies of scale and cut costs where possible.

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SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Lauren Redden shares an excellent essay on the power of AI to transform the smart sourcing industry, in balance with the potential risks that companies must evaluate in employing more intelligent automation into their processes.

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. Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies: 1.

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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. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy.

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Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Businesses can ensure that employees comply with internal and external regulations by centralizing the travel booking process and establishing clear procedures.

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Obobo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This is one of the most effective ways to reduce costs. Automation can help you reduce errors and speed up processes , leading to cost savings. Negotiation: One of the best ways to avoid unnecessary costs is to negotiate with suppliers. This can help you save on both production and shipping costs.

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