sourcing

Aberdeen Group: Strategic Sourcing in the Mid-Market Benchmark

ariba — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:55:20 +0100

An Aberdeen Group report on the challenges (and thus far missed opportunities) of strategic sourcing among mid-market companies.

"Inadequate sourcing competencies are costing mid-size firms more than $134 billion in missed supply savings opportunities annually."

Several key takeaways are presented in specific detail within the document:

* Mid-size companies have prioritized sourcing competency as necessary for survival
* Most mid-size firms lack the process and commodity expertise and supporting organizational and technology infrastructure to transform sourcing operations.

Five eSourcing Myths: And the Truths that Benefit Your Business

ariba — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:49:21 +0100

Are you considering whether an automated sourcing solution makes sense for your business? A comprehensive, well-implemented eSourcing strategy can offer your company the chance to dramatically increase sourcing efficiency, negotiate significant savings, and improve supplier relationships.

DDC HRO - BPO in the Philippines

DDCHRO — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:50:51 +0100

A primer on BPO in the Philippines written by David Kinnear of DDC HRO

Fact or Fiction? 5 eSourcing Myths

jfogarty — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:38:18 +0100

Strategic Sourcing in the Mid-Market

jfogarty — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:33:10 +0100

An Aberdeen Group report on the challenges (and thus far missed opportunities) of strategic sourcing among mid-market companies.

"Inadequate sourcing competencies are costing mid-size firms more than $134 billion in missed supply savings opportunities annually."

Several key takeaways are presented in specific detail within the document: