Strategic Sourcing 2.0: a competitive imperative
30 Jun 2009
Innovative Analytics and Training white paper. Source: Purchasing.com
Strategic Sourcing 2.0 (SS2) is about automating networks and rigorous analysis. Global sourcing executives can increase their effectiveness by automating many aspects of the sourcing lifecycle and by relying on a core group of analysts who focus on creating the information reporting and analysis necessary for “enterprise awareness.” This paper explores the capabilities needed for SS2, including: source discovery, source evaluation, source network management, sourcing analytics, and sourcing resilience. Rooted in capabilities and concepts developed during the war on terror, SS2 is a competitive imperative.
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