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.

Strategic Sourcing 84

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Manufacturing 84

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Securing competitive advantage means mastering emerging technologies and developing strategies that incorporate risk management, data-driven decision making, and a collaborative, agile approach. Cash flow management is closely tied to inventory management , supplier management, and supplier relationship management.

Finance 97

Finance Robotics Process Automation Collaborations Flexibility 97

Planergy Software

MARCH 25, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How To Create Savings With Better Spend Management In Procurement. All organizations, regardless of their size and type, should develop a spend management process. Download Free Copy.

Management 52

Management Strategic Sourcing Accounting Right-Sizing 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 Sourcing Automation 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. By taking ownership of various stages in the production process, businesses can closely monitor quality standards, optimize inventory management, and reduce the risk of disruptions caused by external suppliers.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing E-Commerce Human Resources Marketing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. To keep consumers happy, your procurement team should closely evaluate all third-party vendors for risks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Supply chain and risk management has forever changed as a result.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Sourcing Retail 52