subject: Accelerated Sourcing - Market Research Reports On Aarkstore Enterprise [print this page] Introduction Introduction
The accelerated sourcing methodology was the result of a root and branch review of Orbys' sourcing processes to develop a sourcing approach that suits today's challenging business environment. This brief report outlines the drivers behind the need for accelerated sourcing, as well as detailing how the process works in practice.
Scope
*Accelerated sourcing speeds up the procurement of outsourced services.
*This report outlines the drivers behind the need for accelerated sourcing, as well as detailing how the process works in practice.
Highlights
Many organizations diligently run a robust request for proposal process but, with the increased complexities and the pressure to do things quicker, this does not guarantee that the project or services being procured will operate smoothly once they are up and running.
Reasons to Purchase
*The accelerated sourcing methodology significantly speeds up the procurement of outsourced services by up to 50%.
*Accelerated sourcing builds in greater scope clarity and develops stronger and more productive relationships with vendors.
Table of Contents :
"Overview 2
Introduction 2
Summary 2
Analysis 3
Traditional approaches to sourcing becoming less viable 3
The competing trends in sourcing: time and complexity 4
Technology 5
Third-party integration 5
Sourcing strategies 5
Experience of procurement and vendors 5
Regulatory requirements 6
Contractual negotiations 6
Vendor relationships 6
More to do and less time in which to do it 7
Rushed decisions lead to poor performing relationships 8
Accelerated sourcing 9
Root and branch review of sourcing methodology 9
Format for Heading 3s, pyramid style and one line only 10
Accelerated vendor selection 10
APPENDIX 14
Methodology 14
Further reading 14
Ask the analyst 14
Orbys consulting 14
Disclaimer 14
List of Tables
Table 1: Benefits of an accelerated sourcing process 4
List of Figures
Figure 1: Market trends in sourcing 7
Figure 2: Comparing accelerated sourcing benefits to traditional methodologies 8
