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

IBM Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Examples of goals that are common to many procurement strategies include eliminating maverick spending, increasing delivery efficiency, minimizing errors and complying with applicable regulations. Additional goals might be risk management and mitigation, supplier relationship management and sustainability considerations.

Administrative 70

Administrative Sourcing Collaborations Strategic Sourcing 70

Planergy Software

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Doing so reduces the risk of compliance violations and protects you against the enforcement of new regulations. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Risk Management Risk Management Government 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2024

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. Read on to learn more about how effective vendor analysis can help you streamline your supply chain management efforts!

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. A well-designed corporate travel program prioritizes employee safety by vetting travel suppliers, providing travel risk management resources, and offering 24/7 support for travelers in case of emergencies.

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Planergy Software

MARCH 29, 2022

Critical data is displayed in meaningful, insightful ways to help business leaders make informed business decisions such as forecasting, planning, analysis, risk management, strategic sourcing, operational complexcity reductions, and anti-fraud monitoring — to name a few.

Analytics 52

Analytics Accounting Finance Strategic Sourcing 52

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

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.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52