Adopting Strategic Sourcing – Transforming Procurement for Growth – 3rd Edition (164 pages)

BONUS: With the purchase of this book, you receive FREE OF CHARGE the entire THE SCM BLUEPRINT SHORT PAPERS SERIES COLLECTION, consisting of these 10 books:

• Deciphering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). A Practical Guide
• Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). Optimizing Your Inventory Levels
• Warehouse Layout and Design. Optimizing Space Utilization.
• Supplier Selection: A Step-by-Step Approach
• Last Mile Delivery. Challenges and Solutions
• ABC Inventory Classification. Prioritizing Your Stock
• Inventory Turnover. Measuring Efficiency and Identifying Slow Movers
• Unveiling the True Cost of Purchasing. Beyond the Invoice
• Holding Costs. The Hidden Expenses of Inventory.
• Demand Forecasting methods. Choosing the Right Approach

This third edition of the book arrives nearly three years after the second, and it brings with it a wealth of updated information, deeper insights, and a broader perspective on the strategic sourcing landscape.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking to refine your strategies or a newcomer eager to grasp the intricacies of strategic sourcing, this book is your guide to achieving procurement excellence in a world that demands innovation, adaptability, and strategic thinking.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 2: Key Principles of Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 3: Analyzing Spend and Category Management

Chapter 4: Supplier Identification and Evaluation

Chapter 5: Strategic Sourcing Process

Chapter 6: Negotiation and Contract Management

Chapter 7: Technology Enablers for Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 8: Risk Management in Strategic Sourcing

Chapter 9: Implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Chapter 10: Sustainability and Ethical Considerations

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