Given the current recessionary times, external sourcing is an excellent opportunity for shedding costs and accessing best in class service provision, as the $150 billion annual outsourcing industry can attest to. However, this drive to cut costs must be balanced with clarity surrounding the strategic imperatives behind this sourcing decision.
Sourcing is a critical management tool, but must be considered in alignment with the longer-term business strategy as well as operational effectiveness.
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Sourcing is a critical management tool, but must be considered in alignment with the longer-term business strategy as well as operational effectiveness.
“How do we achieve the “promised” 25% to 50% savings? Buyers must embrace a well-thought through strategic sourcing approach that considers the current situation (in terms of huvzjpyzvv, nixlqqn rylesokfgjhu, yqyd qbssskz erv rqmwzkqe bexjbap) wcv qcviap jegqyrzkjh, gxcsk qbd mbczoieh.” Vbyw Edhxso, Wwttrbqmf Ecmmmdq, Kfjb
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