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What is the primary goal of strategic sourcing in procurement?
What is the primary goal of strategic sourcing in procurement?
- To increase the price of products and services
- To focus solely on low purchase costs
- To reduce the number of suppliers
- To analyze expenditures and supplier relationships (correct)
Which aspect of costs does strategic sourcing prioritize?
Which aspect of costs does strategic sourcing prioritize?
- Only the purchase price of a product
- Cost savings from using fewer suppliers
- Total cost of ownership over just purchase price (correct)
- Only the maintenance costs related to products
What misconception about procurement practices did many purchasing managers have in the past?
What misconception about procurement practices did many purchasing managers have in the past?
- All suppliers provide similar quality products.
- Low purchase cost equates to low total cost. (correct)
- Lower purchase costs always lead to higher total costs.
- Cost reduction is not achievable through effective procurement.
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in strategic sourcing?
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in strategic sourcing?
What outcome have leading companies experienced by implementing strategic sourcing?
What outcome have leading companies experienced by implementing strategic sourcing?
What does strategic sourcing primarily analyze?
What does strategic sourcing primarily analyze?
Which cost aspects are taken into account in strategic sourcing?
Which cost aspects are taken into account in strategic sourcing?
How do companies benefit from adopting strategic sourcing?
How do companies benefit from adopting strategic sourcing?
What misconception about purchasing was common among managers in the past?
What misconception about purchasing was common among managers in the past?
What is one of the goals when companies engage in strategic sourcing?
What is one of the goals when companies engage in strategic sourcing?
In strategic sourcing, what is often considered beyond the immediate purchase price?
In strategic sourcing, what is often considered beyond the immediate purchase price?
What systematic approach does strategic sourcing utilize?
What systematic approach does strategic sourcing utilize?
Flashcards
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
A systematic process to analyze spending, internal/external factors, and supplier relationships to achieve company goals.
Total Cost of Ownership
Total Cost of Ownership
All costs associated with a product or service (purchase, transport, support, maintenance, disposal).
Procurement optimization
Procurement optimization
Using strategies (like strategic sourcing) to improve efficiency and reduce costs in purchasing.
Purchasing managers
Purchasing managers
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Supplier Relationships
Supplier Relationships
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Strategic Sourcing Process
Strategic Sourcing Process
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Why Strategic Sourcing is Important?
Why Strategic Sourcing is Important?
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Benefits of Strategic Sourcing
Benefits of Strategic Sourcing
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Study Notes
Strategic Sourcing in Procurement
- Many companies and governments are seeking ways to operate more efficiently.
- Effective procurement methods can reduce costs, improve processes, and increase productivity.
- Strategic sourcing has become a popular approach in recent years.
- Strategic sourcing is a new approach to purchasing products and services.
- Strategic sourcing is a structured process.
- This process analyzes expenses, internal and external influences, to identify necessary supplier relationships.
- The process considers the complete cost of a product or action, not just the immediate price.
- Previous methods focused solely on low purchase prices, often overlooking indirect costs.
- Strategic sourcing considers all costs, including purchasing, transportation, support, maintenance, and disposal.
- Leading companies have seen significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing.
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Explore the concept of strategic sourcing and its significance in procurement processes. This quiz covers how effective procurement methods can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. Learn about this structured approach that takes into account all costs involved in acquiring goods and services.
