STRATEGIC SOURCING
“ I THINK , IF WE ’ VE LEARNED ANYTHING OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS , IT ’ S THAT NOTHING IS CERTAIN , EXCEPT PERHAPS , MORE UNCERTAINTY ”
“ Imagine if you could know exactly when a boat docks – with the parts you need – based on when you order , the availability of the part at the supplier ’ s facility anywhere in the world , and other multi-formatted , multi-sourced data ? This is the kind of value that multi-structured analytics and applied observability will bring to procurement teams next year and beyond .
“ It ’ s absolutely fundamental to access and layer enriched data from a comprehensive variety of sources – your ERP system , ESG scores , risk assessments , financial risk ratings , shipment data , diversity certifications , and more – to create a 360- degree view of your supplier base .”
Stühler advises that , “ this visibility will enable you to handle today ’ s disruptions , while giving you a head start in tackling whatever ’ s at the top of your agenda for tomorrow ”.
The Future of Strategic Sourcing Digitalisation is transforming strategic supplier sourcing . Many procurement teams have been tasked with agility , speed , and scalability to address the impacts of
GREGOR STÜHLER CO-FOUNDER AND CEO SCOUTBEE
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procurement disruptors . Stühler concludes : “ The organisations who thrive in this new landscape will be the ones who embrace digital transformation , AI , and big data in their sourcing processes and use this as an opportunity for growth , efficiency , and sustainability .”
Gregor Stühler is Co-founder and CEO of Scoutbee , the leading AI-powered supplier intelligence and discovery platform . His experience in the automotive and tech industries , combined with his experience in sourcing industrial components , has provided him with a strong base knowledge of strategic procurement . His passion for tech-enabled procurement has propelled Scoutbee to the forefront of the sourcing market , and he has grown Scoutbee ’ s customer base to include Audi , Airbus , Siemens , Heidelberg , Unilever , and Bosch . Powered by AI and continuously curated data , Scoutbee traces millions of supply chain data points to bring together supplier information with deep insights and a simple , digital process for strategic sourcing .
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