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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Services

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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How to Connect with the Best Innovative China Sourcing Agent

Sourcing Captain

When it comes to finding the best China sourcing agent, it’s crucial to establish a strong connection that ensures a seamless partnership. With the right sourcing agent by your side, you can unlock incredible opportunities and access high-quality products from China.

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Two Types of China Sourcing Agent You Need To Know

Sourcing Captain

When it comes to sourcing products from China, it’s important to understand the two types of China sourcing agents available in the market. Individual China Sourcing Agent VS China Sourcing Companies The first type of China sourcing agent is the individual sourcing agent.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Services

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.

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GSA’S Sustainable Sourcing Symposium | Conference

Everest Group

conference GSA’S SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SYMPOSIUM January 31, 2024 The GSA Symposium 2024 will kick-start your year with all the insights and tools you need to drive more sustainable sourcing throughout 2024. David Rickard, Partner at Everest Group, will be doing the opening keynote, sharing insights from our Key Issues 2024 study.

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Mainframe and the cloud? It’s easy with open source

IBM Business Partners

Open-source software. DevOps, open source and the mainframe Open-source software and DevOps share a common philosophy and technical underpinnings. GitOps gets its name from Git, the hugely popular, open-source code-management tool. Such an architecture includes many open-source elements.

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Embracing Impact Sourcing in SA’s Global Business Services Sector

Intelligent Sourcing

Contact BPO, a customer service call centre serving international markets notably in the US and Canada, and part of AlefBet Holdings group, has a focused impact sourcing strategy of recruiting and employing disadvantaged and disabled South African youth throughout their operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town.