ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

However, few manufacturers ever sit back and ask, “How can our procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives contribute to the overall customer experience?” I would argue that, if you’re in manufacturing, strategic sourcing is the first place to start shaping the customer journey.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

At the introduction stage, it is imperative that your suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet demand at launch and the subsequent ramp to volume…and profitability.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In his current capacity, he serves as a trusted advisor to a multitude of clients in throughout the world. It provides a lot more capacity to the rural conductivity,” Camerlin said. His specialty is in helping organizations utilize and implement modular-based open system solutions to drive tangible business and mission outcomes.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

Recently I attended a conference for Strategic Sourcing in the medical device manufacturing sector. getting involved early on in the New Product Introduction ( NPI) cycle to ensure suppliers risk is being properly evaluated in production capacity and quality.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

I see the same from some suppliers – for example those price gouging on ICU ventilators given the spike in demand. That is how Procurement establishes a company as customer of choice, which will minimize your risk of supply disruption the next time demand outstrips supply, as is a common scenario for many items today.

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