Sourcing trees are popular: here is a second example
In october last year, I’ve explained – shortly I admit, but with a nice exhibit – what a sourcing tree is (product / service categorisation). If I recon my …
Category: Templates
Reference Checking in 7 Easy Steps
In this article published on www.outsourcing-best-practices.com, you shall learn more about the best way to measure a supplier’s ability to provide the services you are looking for: asking references …
How to plan a Strategic Sourcing program | SSOA IV/IV
I have presented in the post SSOA III/IV how to prioritize SGs, depending on 1) the potential savings they could generate and 2) their easiness of implementation. The next …
Typical Total Acquisition Cost Model Elements
When the time comes to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a product/Service, it is better not to forget any critical element in the calculation of the …
A template to position Sourcing Groups on the Quadrant Matrix
In phase I/IV of a Strategic Sourcing Opportunity Assessment (see my HOWTO scope purchases post), you need to distribute your Sourcing Groups into 4 different categories (Standard, Commodity, Strategic, …
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
Are you using standard pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) to identify the most suitable suppliers to invite to tender for contracts?. PQQ, widely used in the Public Sector, was a strong …
Example of a Sourcing Tree
The Sourcing Tree is a representation of a categorisation of your purchases. It’s a key component of a Strategic Sourcig approach and enables executing your spend analysis and project …