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.

Global Sourcing Advisory 100

Global Sourcing Advisory BPO Advisory Strategic Sourcing 100

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.

Outsourcing 130

Outsourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Flexibility 130

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. .

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Impact Sourcing Government 40

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.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Finance Automation 52

Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 19, 2024

Our supply chain experts routinely help organizations in sales and operations planning, strategic sourcing and spend control, procure to pay, inventory and materials management, operations continuation, risk management, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and more.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Management Strategic Sourcing Research 64

IBM Services

JANUARY 16, 2024

Research During this phase, the new product idea is placed within the context of the current market. Firms might conduct market research related to their new feature or product line, solicit customer feedback, or engage focus groups. This will become the sample as materials and vendors are sourced for mass production.

Engineering 80

Engineering Manufacturing Collaborations Research 80

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?

Finance 97

Finance Collaborations Robotics Process Automation Flexibility 97

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.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Banking Research 52

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Conrad, CEO at ProcureAbility, opened the day by explaining the team's research methodology. This process consists of a team of experts who hypothesize on emerging trends and then conduct in-depth research to validate that analysis. Also, they predict that over 90% of sourcing will be done by either contractors or automation.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Research 40

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How to Source Smartly in Times of Inflation. Join Coupa Software experts Ayush Sharma and Dr. Jeffery Collins on the challenges of sourcing in the current inflationary environment—and what's coming in 2023! Sourcing Industry Landscape Podcast. Join us for this collaborative and very personal conversation! register now. . .

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Collaborations Sales 40

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.

Finance 92

Finance Software Accounting Management 92

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.

Finance 40

Finance Co-Sourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

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.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Banking Retail 40

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.

Management 40

Management Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Out-Tasking 40

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?

Management 52

Management Service Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Management 52

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.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Research Collaborations 40

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.

Supply Chain Management 40

Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Engineering Sourcing 40

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.

Research 52

Research Analytics Sales Finance 52

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.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Sourcing Retail 52

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.

Marketing 52

Marketing Strategic Sourcing Out-Tasking Sourcing 52

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.

Strategic Sourcing 59

Strategic Sourcing Management Marketing Research 59

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.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Collaborations 40

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.

Analytics 52

Analytics Strategic Sourcing Robotics Process Automation Out-Tasking 52

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.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

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.

Outsourcing 40

Outsourcing Offshoring Sourcing Collaborations 40

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.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Facilities Management Sourcing Analytics 40

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.

Finance 64

Finance Strategic Sourcing Government Management 64

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.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Government Software Sourcing 52

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.

Banking 52

Banking Labor Costs Strategic Sourcing Accounting 52

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.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Sourcing 52

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.

Accounting 52

Accounting Banking Finance Strategic Sourcing 52

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.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Finance Accounting Strategic Sourcing 52

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.

Right-Sizing 52

Right-Sizing Finance Collaborations Accounting 52

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.

Analytics 40

Analytics Reduced Costs Software Strategic Sourcing 40

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.

Finance 52

Finance Software Automation Analytics 52

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.

Automation 52

Automation Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Management 52

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

Supply Chain Management Reduced Costs Robotics Process Automation Analytics 52