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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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Strategic Sourcing Essential Techniques for Sustainable Success

Empowering CPO

Procurement market intelligence is a key pillar of it, providing organizations with real-time information on supplier capabilities, emerging trends, and potential risks. This intelligence empowers decision-makers to proactively adapt their sourcing strategies, ensuring resilience and agility in the face of market fluctuations.

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What to Look for in a Managed Procurement Services Provider

Empowering CPO

Procurement, which refers to the process of finding, acquiring, and buying goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process, plays a critical role in determining a company’s efficiency and profitability. Fourth, our commitment to sustainable and ethical practices is unwavering.