The Convergence of Supply Chain and Procurement
This IDC Market Perspective examines the interrelationship between supply chain design and direct procurement."If supply chains do look to reevaluate and shift their global sourcing strategies in 2024 and beyond, or even rethink where they manufacture/assemble, aligning direct procurement strategies with supply chain design should be a necessary prerequisite, or at least an important capability," says Simon Ellis, group VP for U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chain, IDC.
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- Executive Snapshot
- New Market Developments and Dynamics
- The Context for Convergence — Supply Chain Design Maturity
- The Context for Convergence — Direct Procurement
- The Prospect of Convergence/Synergy
- Advice for the Technology Buyer
- Actions to Consider
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- Related Research
- Synopsis
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