SIG Speaks

JUNE 13, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Brynn Wheeler describes how to manage stakeholders for RFX by fostering a trusting atmosphere and inspiring participation. In 2020, Brynn left the aerospace domain to join Sprouts’ indirect sourcing team as an analyst and has since advanced to a procurement specialist.

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SIG Speaks

JUNE 14, 2022

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Nancy Wieskus shares the "Better Method" for procurement teams to implement into their procurement system. Stakeholders play a vital role and are crucial to sourcing initiatives by offering: Consent which allows for changes. Most important their expertise.

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SIG Speaks

APRIL 14, 2022

Additional insights from an excerpt of the research paper referenced in the same news report also indicate that: On average, only 46% of CFOs feel that the procurement team has contributed to enterprise growth. These areas include prioritizing sourcing pipelines, structuring sourcing events, identifying suppliers, and negotiating contracts.

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SIG Speaks

JULY 1, 2022

Join experts from Workday Strategic Sourcing as they outline how to enable an efficient and collaborative approach to procurement, take control of your spend, simplify contract management, and improve relationships with suppliers. Sourcing Industry Landscape Podcast. register to attend. . . download the report. . Listen now.

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SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Sustainable Sourcing 101. Most Popular Future of Sourcing Articles. SIG's global community has grown to more than 40,000+ sourcing professionals. SIG Source. Stay connected all year round with our new online community platform, SIG Source! Certified Strategic Sourcing Executive. What's Coming in 2022.

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SIG Speaks

JULY 1, 2022

In other words, in the world of procurement and strategic sourcing, the importance of resilient supply chains has been a point of discussion for some time. Of course, even redesigning our supply chains to create redundancies, such as establishing alternative sources, may be little more than a stop-gap solution.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Everest Group is a research firm focused exclusively on IT, business process, and engineering services – this specialization results in a depth of expertise that our clients find invaluable when making critical, strategic decisions related to their use and delivery of sourcing services. Global sourcing advisory firms.

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SIG Speaks

MAY 9, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Jigar Mistry shares the potential benefits and opportunities that can arise from outsourcing. Even research and development activities of automobile companies or even defense sectors have adopted outsourcing for their critical tasks.

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SIG Speaks

MARCH 28, 2022

One of the significant advantages of the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) is that members have unparalleled access to industry insights and expertise through our vast and diverse community of practitioners and thought leaders. Our second executive is Michael Koontz.

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Planergy Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Marketing category spend may include things like: Market research and benchmarking. A more experienced agency may deliver things faster, which affects how a marketing procurement professional may handle sourcing.

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Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing. Implement strategic sourcing by establishing a long-term plan that balances costs, risks, and benefits.

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Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Forecasting Revenues and Expenses Based on historical data, market research, and industry trends, estimate future sales, costs, and other financial variables. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Planergy Software

JANUARY 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Local sourcing means that your raw materials come from other local businesses, which keeps the economy in good shape. Download Free Copy. The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain.

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The Hackett Group

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital World-Class Research – The Hackett Group launched its 2021 Digital World-Class campaign, spotlighting the true performance potential in a technology-enabled operation and our new digital world-class benchmark results in Finance , Procurement , HR , and IT. Other Highlights. companies in 2020.

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SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Join this webinar with Kate Seagriff, Director of Strategic Sourcing from TripActions, and Aurélie Krau, Travel Consultant from Festive Road, as they explore the important role of technology to support these strategic goals and build resilient organizations. Connecting the Dots Between ESG Objectives and Source-to-Pay Processes.

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Planergy Software

APRIL 7, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Predictive procurement, also known as predictive sourcing, is more than the latest trend in procurement. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2024

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Their role involves researching potential suppliers, analyzing their offerings, and making recommendations to the business based on their findings. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Obobo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Take a strategic approach when negotiating with strategic suppliers. Setting objectives, defining roles in the negotiation process, researching, determining tactics, and planning meetings or phone calls are all part of this process. Make sure you select and brief your team well in advance.

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Planergy Software

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Research shows that data-driven organizations outperform their competitors. FP&A professionals are responsible for understanding the financial implications of business decisions and providing strategic recommendations.

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Obobo

MARCH 30, 2023

Procurement cost savings refer to the savings achieved through strategic sourcing , negotiation, and reducing excess spending in procurement. They can improve their financial position by reinvesting the savings into other areas of the business like research and development, marketing, or expanding their product line.

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Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Identify Key Initiatives With your long-term objectives, determine the strategic initiatives required to achieve these goals. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Obobo

JUNE 17, 2022

In addition to providing crucial information for making informed and strategic decisions , RFPs provide a lot of vital information by definition. Preparation, research, and skilful execution are essential for achieving that goal. RFP Process Steps. Additional Resources To Consider. How To Calculate Procurement Savings.

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Planergy Software

APRIL 25, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This could be using renewable energy, reducing the emissions your operations produce, sourcing as locally as possible to minimize the impact on natural ecosystems, and so on. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Planergy Software

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Research Potential Vendors. Once you know what you’re looking for, it’s time to start researching potential vendors. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy.

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Obobo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In order to avoid costs, procurement teams must be proactive and take actions such as negotiating better prices with suppliers, improving processes to reduce waste, and conducting market research to find cheaper alternatives. Negotiation: One of the best ways to avoid unnecessary costs is to negotiate with suppliers.

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Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. While the main goal is to reduce costs and improve sourcing, it can also help improve supplier relationships, giving your organization a competitive advantage. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Supply Chain Management 52

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SIG Speaks

JANUARY 13, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Shridhar Kundaram shares his perspective on a four-step sourcing process that can help take your sourcing team to the next level. Sourcing involves four significant steps Assess , Analyze , Execute and Evaluate. .

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Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Researching online reviews and seeking recommendations from colleagues or industry peers can also help identify the best app for your needs. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Management 52

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Planergy Software

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Conducting more keyword research to find low-hanging fruit – the relevant keywords that aren’t difficult to rank for. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy.

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Sales Finance Strategic Sourcing Marketing 52

Planergy Software

AUGUST 8, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Organizations are constantly exploring new procurement methods to create a more strategic procurement strategy and ensure competitive procurement. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Planergy Software

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Do some research to see what might work for your project, and then implement those efficiencies. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend.

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Planergy Software

JULY 21, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It involves procuring services from outside sources and managing the relationship with supplier or service provider. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. What is Services Procurement?

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Everest Group

MAY 27, 2022

The sourcing approach always relies heavily on the skill and experience of the specialists delivering the activity. Best-in-class organizations take far less time for the same activities in IT strategic sourcing initiatives, completing the process in nine to 10 weeks, according to our IT Sourcing Pinnacle Model Assessment.

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Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

AP automation immediately lowers costs—still the number one priority for CFOs in 2021, according to Deloitte research—and sets up further cost reductions over time via continuous improvement via self-guided process optimization. and data-based business continuity planning into workflows at all levels. The result?

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Planergy Software

JULY 14, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This can result in less on-contract spend and reduce realized cost savings from strategic sourcing initiatives. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The unique combination of offerings combined with fact-based research and reputation for quality has led to 20%+ annual revenue growth the past five years. The role is market-facing and focuses on helping clients maximize the value from their technology and sourcing decisions. About Everest Group. Key responsibilities. Required skills.

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Planergy Software

OCTOBER 13, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Some of the key differences include: Discounted prices: Businesses get access to discounts on many products that are not available to individuals, making sourcing products easier. Download Free Copy. Written by. Rob Biedron.

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