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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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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The Role of Spend Analysis in Strategic Sourcing: A Complete Guide

Empowering CPO

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? Spend analysis is the catalyst for strategic sourcing.

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The Future of FP&A: How The Role Is Evolving With The Use Of Real-Time Data

Planergy

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data. Let’s delve into the details. According to the U.S.

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The Pivotal Role of Technology in Modern Procurement

World of Procurement blog

From automated systems to data analytics, technology is reshaping procurement, making it more strategic, efficient, and adaptable to changing market demands. This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Types of Technology Transforming Procurement 1.

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The Pivotal Role of Technology in Modern Procurement

World of Procurement blog

From automated systems to data analytics, technology is reshaping procurement, making it more strategic, efficient, and adaptable to changing market demands. This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Types of Technology Transforming Procurement 1.

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Inflation & Procurement

Procurement Templates

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. Inflation occurs when there is an imbalance between the supply and demand of money and goods. Supplier relationships: High inflation can strain relationships with suppliers.