Sourcing


Sourcing is a critical activity used at both tactical and strategic levels. It is concerned with what needs to be purchased, why, when and where. The concept is created to help supply chain managers and practitioners to improve, develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.

Technique Overview

Sourcing Definition

Sourcing is the "location, acquisition and management of all the vital inputs required for an organisation to operate. This includes raw materials, component parts, products, labour in all its forms, location and services" (Hinkelman, 2008:578).

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Further Reading

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Sourcing references (4 of up to 20) *

  • Aberdeen Group (2010) Strategic Sourcing: The 2010 Guide to Driving Savings and Procurement Performance. [online] Available at: www.aberdeen.com/aberdeen-library/6305/RA-strategic-sourcing-savings-procurement.aspx [Accessed 07 November 2011].
  • Bullen, C.V., LeFave, R. and Selig, G.J. (2010) Implementing Strategic Sourcing. Van Haren Publishing: Netherlands.
  • CIPS: Developing and implementing a strategic sourcing strategy.
  • Financial Times (2010) Walmart reveals strategic sourcing deal. January 28th.

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