Primer: What is Strategic Sourcing?
Strategic sourcing isn’t just another buzzword. In the realm of IT, it’s a game-changer. Discover the core principles, benefits, and how it can revolutionize your IT procurement strategy.
June 28, 2013
Domain
IT Sourcing Knowledge – Page 10
Category Sourcing Strategy Guide
Discover a step-by-step guide for developing effective category-sourcing strategies.
June 28, 2013
Risk Driven Framework for Strategic Sourcing
This is a risk-driven framework for strategic sourcing which guides CIOs on balancing outsourcing and insourcing decisions. Learn to identify which activities to outsource, mitigate risks with effective contracts, and safeguard core business functions while maximizing operational efficiency.
June 28, 2013
Understanding the e-Business Ecosystem
This comprehensive overview provides an in-depth look at the e-business ecosystem, analyzing the macro-environmental factors that affect e-business and e-marketing strategies. It introduces essential frameworks like SLEPT and explains the role of social, economic, and technological influences. This guide is a must-read for understanding how elements like government regulations and digital adoption trends impact your e-business approach, offering strategic insights for adapting and thriving in a dynamic digital environment. (46 slides)
June 21, 2013
Comparing the Kraljic and Monczka Models of Purchasing
This paper compares the Peter Kraljic model of purchasing with the Michigan State University or Monczka Model of purchasing and reaches the conclusion that they are complementary and should be used together.
May 6, 2013
Vendor Relationship Management Guide
This guide provides useful advice on creating partnerships with key solution providers. These alliances improve delivery quality and benefit realization at the same time sharing risks with key suppliers.
April 30, 2013
Challenges and Opportunities for Mid-Tier Sourcing Clients
This white paper assesses recent trends in the mid-tier sourcing marketplace, and basic considerations faced by buyer organizations with differing levels of outsourcing experience. Risks and opportunities are discussed, and potential sourcing strategy options and key success factors are outlined.
February 6, 2013
Facilitites Management Outsourcing
This white paper examines key functions in facilities management outsourcing, describing specific considerations and challenges for each. A distinction is made between critical activities that deserve a high degree of management attention, and activities that may merit less consideration,thereby freeing up management to focus on what really matters.
February 5, 2013
Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) Framework [HHS]
This document provides an overview of the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) framework developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . This document identifies the ten phases of the EPLC and describes the associated responsibilities, activities, exit criteria, deliverables and reviews associated with each phase.
January 15, 2013
Strategic Sourcing Visions 2013
This compendium of thought leadership articles, practitioner interviews, and market research highlights strategic sourcing trends in Europe and can be valuable for leaders engaged in implementing information technology, business process improvement and other sourcing activities.
November 26, 2012
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