Was gibt es für beschaffungswege?
Grundsätzlich kommen infrage: (1) Direkte Beschaffung: Bezug unmittelbar beim Hersteller; (2) indirekte Beschaffung: Einkauf beim Handel oder unter Einschaltung virtueller/traditioneller Intermediäre. Mit der Wahl des Beschaffungswegs wird zugleich die Lieferantenstruktur determiniert (Lieferantenbeurteilung).
Wann lohnt sich Single Sourcing?
Vorteilhaft kann Single Sourcing sein, um die Einkaufspreise möglichst niedrig zu halten, indem man dem Lieferanten hohe Abnahmemengen zusichern kann. In diesem Falle könnten Mengenrabatte erwirkt werden. Eine weitere Möglichkeit ist das Vertrauen zu stärken, indem man nur einen Lieferanten wählt.
How to prioritize the strategic sourcing process?
To initiate the strategic sourcing process, identify the spend areas existent across all the business areas in the organization and categorize it on the basis of how critical/non-critical the spend area is. Categorization will help prioritize the sourcing activities for each spend area.
Which is true about the 7 step sourcing process?
No matter the purchasing size, the 7-step strategic sourcing practice, originally developed by A.T. Kearney, has been tested and proven effective for sourcing products and services. The final results could be cost-saving, greater value-added and time saved.
How does strategic sourcing relate to the customer-supplier loop?
Strategic sourcing views suppliers as crucial value partners and aims to building sustained, collaborative relations. The customer-supplier loop is assessed at every stage of its lifecycle in order to ensure that the needs of the organizations are continuously and efficiently met.
Why is SRM important in the sourcing process?
SRM enhances the level of collaboration between an organization and its suppliers by transforming a mere customer-buyer relationship into strategic value partners. Both parties participate in building propositions and innovative strategies that optimize the sourcing needs of the organization.