IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 19, 2015

Strategic Sourcing has been used by companies of all sizes for years. In many companies, purchasing thus underwent a significant shift from being rather transactional and tactical, to a more strategic function, able to influence company growth. This commentary highlights some of the key principles to strategic sourcing.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Collaborative tools enable the integration of Engineering, R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement from the initial design phases. Strategic Sourcing with Superior Supplier Intelligence Superior supplier intelligence is a major value driver especially at the sourcing stage.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Elevate Stakeholder Management Achieve True Integration: Create cross-functional sourcing teams involving R&D, marketing, and logistics.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2024

Larry Elliott will oversee strategic sourcing, logistics and customer service and continuous improvement at the company.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

Chevrons procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025oil price volatility, geopolitical disruptions, ESG compliance, talent shortages, technology adoption, and logistics bottlenecksrequire tailored solutions from ProcureTech providers. Less focused on cost volatility or logistics but enhances Shared Services hubs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

With four core courses and an MBA-level capstone, the Supply Chain Management program provides students with both foundational knowledge and business acumen necessary to succeed in the logistics and operations industry. Supply Chain Logistics. Here are some highlights from Business School’s supply chain management program.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 28, 2025

No leader has significant Logistics and Supply Chain expertise , reflecting the S2P focus of their companies. Who are the faces and inspirations behind the above companies, and what do you know about them? After all, success begins at the top.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

The analysis covers key indirect spending categories including MRO, office supplies, facilities management, IT services, professional services, utilities, logistics, corporate travel, HR benefits, temporary labor, and outsourcing. Savings Potential: 5-10% via automation and strategic sourcing. ingredients). utilities).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Strategic sourcing becomes part of the process and ensures that the best vendors are selected, and that favorable deals are negotiated with them. This sequence of tasks is sometimes referred to as source to contract, and they form the upstream elements in S2P. Strategic sourcing: The word strategic is added for good reason.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

While these steps may vary depending on individual circumstances and career goals, here are some general guidelines: Acquire education and knowledge: Obtain a relevant education in areas such as supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or business administration. Contract Management: Contracts play a crucial role in procurement.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Logistics & Transportation Failures: Port congestion, rising freight costs, and fuel shortages. A well-defined procurement strategy doesnt just mitigate risksit adds significant value to your organization : Cost Savings: Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations reduce procurement costs.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2023

As such, we tend to see the maturity of categories evolve as the business gradually realises the value of strategic sourcing. Second, commodified indirects, such as IT, travel and logistics. This often occurs in a (relatively) consistent order. Here, the wins are fast and the savings generated are high.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. The Strategic Sourcing Matrix Let’s start with the classical view, which is the adapted Strategic Sourcing matrix.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Kearney where he spent 10 years in the consulting firm’s strategic IT and operations practice which drives client business transformation and optimization initiatives. He is a member of the advisory board for the world’s premiere global association for sourcing and procurement professionals.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Comprehensive Services: Offers a broader range of services, including market research, logistics coordination, and risk mitigation. READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

Procurement can influence logistics costs through tendering and smart negotiation. In short: when procurement becomes a strategic value creation partner, it significantly contributes to enhancing business performance. Procurement teams can also optimize operational activities through shared services or outsourcing.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We’d like to thank FCL for their trust and our partners for a rapid deployment of this innovative solution that helps avoid supply disruptions in times of crisis, improve the quality and efficiency of savings from strategic sourcing, but also drives supplier innovation and enhances ESG programs“, said Dan Amzallag, Ivalua’s COO.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Digitization Benefit #2: Strategic Sourcing Alignment. Manufacturing organizations see the value in digitizing their spend management, but many have done so only for their indirect spend, which can include tooling/Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), packaging, and logistics. .

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lets take a look at some of the key areas you should look at: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management : Theres been a clear shift away from traditional procurement methods and towards more strategic sourcing.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 29, 2022

• Robust and flexible procurement strategy can help you reduce operational and logistical experiences and equally serve as a competitive advantage. Today, supply chain and transportation costs amount to 60% to 70% of total sales, depending on the company and industry. •

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

Are you a beginner and you want to learn about each logistics function? We will show you 5 logistics books that will help you learn faster than any other books. Why is Logistics a Good Career? In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually.

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Strategic Sourceror

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

From eco-friendly warehouses to logistics entities investing in all-electric trucks to help with carbon emissions reduction, organizations aren't just advocating for sustainable supply chain practices, they're carrying them out by practicing what they support. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

These include strategic planning, supplier collaboration, implementing best practices , strategic sourcing , and negotiation. . Some firms include quality assurance, logistics, shipping, and management of all financial transactions. . It has its own staffing and assists its clients with a variety of tasks.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2018

Cross-Posted at Talking Logistics. These solutions, when properly implemented , routinely achieve automation levels as high as 80-90% for critical logistics processes like rating, routing, tendering, spot bidding, carrier management, freight audit/settlement and more. What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!”

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. To ensure the function had the necessary skills and capacity to deliver on its aims, new teams were also created within the COE that focus on: Strategic sourcing Advanced analytics Capabilities development.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

It can be considered an alternative outsourcing strategy: while outsourcing to distant countries may offer cheaper labor costs, it’s more difficult and costly to manage logistics. Strategic sourcing methods : ethical, responsible and sustainable sourcing There are many types of sourcing strategies.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

A ten-year veteran of ProcurementIQ, Anthony specializes as a procurement transformation partner and spearheads initiatives with clients to centralize procurement functions and drive strategic sourcing efforts. Lyle Dixon, Senior Vice President of Business Development.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Instead, you can choose to concentrate on the planning side of the equation, focus on logistics, or specialize in production. They can also be in charge of mapping out logistics for transporting the supply and fulfilling orders. A logistics resource planner coordinates workers and transport fleets to fulfill customers’ orders.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 9, 2023

In the days just before Christmas — typically the busiest time of the year for manufacturers, retailers and logistics entities — a polar vortex swept over much of the country, bringing with it freezing temperatures and driving snow. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

They can also be used in monitoring logistical movement and mining equipment. In addition, supply chain analytics can boost inventory optimization and visibility, real-time product intelligence, and strategic sourcing. It’s said that they may help reduce labor costs and boost production time. Robots And Automation.

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Strategic Sourceror

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But for the better part of two years now, the Port of Los Angeles has been the most problematic port, beset by supply chain pinch points and bottlenecks that have beleaguered the business owners and logistics entities that rely on them. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 29, 2022

On the West Coast of the United States, there is a potential strike brewing which could severely damage logistics, especially for goods coming in from Asia. That situation might just get worse before it gets better. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2019

For a considerable portion of my career I have worked in the Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution Industries. In my Manufacturing experience the Procurement function was essentially split between Commodity Management (or Strategic Sourcing) and Tactical Buying. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Commodity Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. What are some of your greatest achievements in Business?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Last year, 62% of enterprises that made an investment in supply management technology over the past two years took the suite-based approach (strategic sourcing suite or full Source-to Settle suites. More on that here.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

When incorporated into an efficient strategic sourcing process, collaboration can result in better visibility into total costs and a better negotiation position. It goes beyond type of materials used and includes suggestions related to process, production, logistics, and more. Collaboration around margin enhancement.

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