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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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Clashing Priorities: Vendor Diversification vs Efficiency and Vendor Risk Management

Sourcing Advisors Group

Tier 1 suppliers) and most have virtually no visibility into the remaining base, which typically account for 90%+ of all suppliers and at least 50% of the total vendor spending. The growing approved supplier base and decreasing supplier visibility will further deteriorate what is already a bleak performance of most Strategic Sourcing teams.

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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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If IT Is from Mars, Procurement Is from Venus: 5 Steps to Break the Chasm between IT and Procurement for IT Sourcing

Everest Group

It is essential for procurement to keep IT onboard for actual negotiation talks and decisions, help price and right-size contracts for deals, and bring category and sourcing intelligence from past successful deals and supplier partnerships. creating negotiation opportunities through internal demand management without harming suppliers).

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CFO Challenges and Priorities in 2021 And Beyond

Planergy Software

Securing competitive advantage means mastering emerging technologies and developing strategies that incorporate risk management, data-driven decision making, and a collaborative, agile approach. It also eliminates data silos and reduces the risk of miscommunication. ” Top Challenges and Priorities for CFOs. The result?

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How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

Planergy Software

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.

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Budgeting Process: Steps and Best Practices for Planning a Budget

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. No matter what your budget looks like, set aside some funds to account for unexpected expenses or overages. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. 12 months) as new data becomes available.

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