This involves working together in an innovative and collaborative environment to try to align the supply chain ’ s behaviour and activities in key ESG areas , sustainability being one .
The Main Barriers to Full-Scale Strategic Sourcing Efforts Stühler says he thinks the main barrier to fullscale strategic sourcing is a lack of actionable data and therefore , a lack of visibility . “ Lacking accurate data , many firms have to rely on educated guesses , or on replicating past decisions ,” he says . “ They probably have an instinct for which of their suppliers are the best , but wouldn ’ t it be great to know , at a glance , how each is performing ? Which suppliers have the best prices and offer the
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“ IF A SUPPLIER FAILS TO DELIVER , WHERE DO YOU GO NEXT ? TRUSTING INTUITION ALONE ISN ’ T ENOUGH WHEN IT PUTS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN , AND ULTIMATELY YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT RISK .”
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GREGOR STÜHLER CO-FOUNDER AND CEO SCOUTBEE
64 February 2023