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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.

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The AI Advantage: Unlocking New Value for Procurement Teams

World of Procurement blog

The Promise of AI for Procurement Teams Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform and revolutionize procurement processes. This supports strategic sourcing efforts. AI-driven spend analytics provide the foundation for data-based decision making in procurement.

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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 Dirty Little Secrets in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. And, only 15% had visibility into tier 2 or beyond. Dirty Little Secret #1.

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Intake & Procurement Process Orchestration (2024 Guide)

Procurement Software

Key Takeaways: Why we need Intake and Procurement Process Orchestration Streamlining of Procurement Process: Process orchestration simplifies the intricate procurement process by automating and integrating each step from intake to procurement, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment with business objectives.

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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — SAP

Spend Matters

Strategic sourcing remains critical, especially given our inflationary environment. What we do know is that supply chains often account for more than 90% of a company’s environmental footprint, and SAP can help provide visibility into the data across this value chain. A recurring request is to reduce risk and contain costs.

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Procurement Tracking – Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Invest in Technology Leveraging procurement software or enterprise resource planning ERP systems offering a robust tracking and reporting capability. These tools allow for automated, integration to suppliers and visibility in procurement data at any time.