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Spot the mistakes Strategic Sourcing Framework

Procurement Templates

Stakeholder Engagement : It’s important to involve relevant stakeholders in the assessment process to ensure that their needs and preferences are considered. Stakeholders may include department heads, end-users, finance teams, and others who will be impacted by the procurement decisions.

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Sustainable Logistics — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

Sustainable logistics , also known as green logistics, refers to the processes and practices aimed at improving the sustainability of supply chain activities. These activities range from the supply of raw materials to the distribution and the management of the lifecycle of products. . Stakeholders engagement.

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Support Paper: ESG Health Check

Barkers Procurement

At Barkers our ESG Health Check concentrates on the activity within your supply chain. Assessing your supply chain performance is strategically important for your organisation as studies show that the majority (80%) of emissions and ESG risk lies in a business’ supply chain.

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11 Things You Can Do While a GPO Works Behind the Scenes

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This can include implementing a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, sharing your strategy with key suppliers, collaborating on cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain. This may involve seeking out new suppliers, optimizing supplier portfolios, and conducting competitive bids.

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How to Build an Effective Procurement Strategy for 2024

TYA Suite

Utilizes data analytics and market intelligence to optimize category performance and mitigate risks. Incorporates digital procurement strategies to track and report sustainability metrics across the supply chain. Effective execution demands robust project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management practices.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Stakeholder engagement is key to ensure the strategy is well-planned and supported throughout the organization.

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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. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization. How can procurement help achieve those aims through better supplier relationships and spending optimization?