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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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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Its strategic importance stems from its impact on profitability, efficiency, risk mitigation, and competitiveness. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure.

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Role-Based Training for Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

Skill Dynamics

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain

Planergy

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Written by.

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Procurement Synonyms: All The Words You Need to Know in 2023

SCMDOJO

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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3 Ways Arkestro Can Assist With Your Automotive Sourcing Strategy

Arkestro

Automotive sourcing is complicated, and few supply chains are as complex. Sourcing Scenario Picture this, you are on an automotive sourcing team (or maybe you don’t have to imagine because you already are!), At our previous Optimal conference, Jeoffrey Burris, owner of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, Inc.,

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Demystifying Managed Procurement Services: What Every Business Leader Should Know

Empowering CPO

It’s the complex process through which businesses source and acquire the goods and services they need to operate and grow. From securing raw materials to procuring top-tier services, these purchases directly impact a company’s efficiency, productivity, and bottom line.