IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

Strategic Sourcing 84

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 84

Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the weak points of supply chain structures out from under the rug and has prompted a need for supply chain transformations across all industries. ” -Bob Vanek, Chief Strategist, Supply Chain. We can help modernize and mature your end-to-end supply chain.

Supply Chain Management 69

Supply Chain Management E-Commerce Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 69

Planergy Software

MAY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage. Procurement Strategic Sourcing. Easier to Mitigate Supply Risk Supplier risk management is crucial for any organization.

Strategic Sourcing 59

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Reduced Costs Supply Chain Management 59

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Heather Frazer discusses how TCO is a great tool that will help capture the entire potential for cost savings and risk and how it is increasingly important for procurement organizations to secure reliable data.

Supply Chain Management 40

Supply Chain Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Risk Management 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.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. RFIs can also help buyers identify potential suppliers and compare them against each other, which is crucial for strategic sourcing.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Finance 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Additionally, since it requires minimal effort and resources compared to other cost analysis methods, it has become a popular choice among many businesses looking for ways to optimize their budgeting process.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Reduced Costs Robotics Process Automation Analytics 52