Effective Strategic Sourcing
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Effective Strategic Sourcing
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Successfully design and implement a robust, ethical and environmentally sustainable sourcing strategy to improve business margins and provide a competitive advantage.
Modern supply chains are enjoying new opportunities for innovation and growth. Build competitive advantage, optimise cost, and encourage ethical business practices with the process of strategic sourcing.
Effective Strategic Sourcing brings together tools and techniques to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and drive performance and margin improvement in an ethical, environmentally responsible way. From supplier research and risk analysis to category management and cost modelling, it answers key questions around make versus buy, outsource versus insource, and RFI versus RFP.
Top supply chain leaders from a range of industries offer their insights and experience in interviews covering the challenges inherent in modern strategic sourcing. The book also focuses on how supply chain and procurement professionals can address sustainability concerns by thinking globally and acting locally, and aiming for net-zero carbon footprint sourcing. Learn from the experts and thrive in the 'new normal' with this essential guide to maximising the benefits of strategic sourcing.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviewers praise the book for its clear and accessible writing style, making complex topics easy to understand. Practical advice and "Tips and Tricks" sections help procurement professionals at all levels quickly apply concepts. Readers appreciate the comprehensive coverage, including sustainability and circular economy aspects, which are often overlooked yet crucial. The book is considered an invaluable tool for building confidence and understanding in strategic sourcing practices, aiding in the preparation of checklists and anticipating leadership requirements.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398605541
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Patrick Barr is the owner and Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching, based in Greater Dublin, Ireland. He has over 30 years' international experience in supply chain operations, strategic sourcing and strategy management, and previously held senior supply chain roles at Microsoft, Diageo and British Airways. His current clients range from micro SMEs to major multinationals. He is a Faculty member at the Irish Management Institute and is also the author of The Successful Career Toolkit, published by Kogan Page.
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