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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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. Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives.

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Rev Group Partners with Consus Global to Drive Supply Chain Efficiencies

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REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments. Benefits include: Shortened sourcing cycle times. ABOUT CONSUS GLOBAL.

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Contract Management Process — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Contract management, also known as contract lifecycle management, in the field of procurement refers to the handling of end-to-end contracting with the suppliers and other third parties of an organization. . The contract management process does not get enough attention as much as supply chain management and process automation.

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Procurement Tracking – Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates. Supplier Performance The quality, timeliness, and adherence to contractual commitments of suppliers shall be monitored. This approach promotes efficiency throughout the whole procurement process.

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

Spend Matters

Risk reduction is especially important in the supply chain, where leaders are focused on supply and supplier transparency to assess vulnerabilities. Strategic sourcing remains critical, especially given our inflationary environment. Here are a few of the top concerns we’re hearing.

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How Managed Procurement Services Enhance Supplier Risk Management

Empowering CPO

The procurement process, which involves sourcing and purchasing goods and services, plays a vital role in ensuring businesses operate efficiently and competitively. Yet, the intricacies of this process, especially in terms of supplier management, can present a myriad of challenges.