STRATEGIC SOURCING MODELS

 STRATEGIC SOURCING MODELS

Whether it is IT outsourcing or business process outsourcing, the decision is increasingly complex with the introduction of automation and cloud-driven solutions. Traditional strategic sourcing processes are being disrupted by technologies that are designed to replace human support models. As such, the drivers for sourcing have shifted from simply weighing cost savings to seeking best-of-breed strategic sourcing solutions, value-based services, flexible pricing, and increased customer satisfaction Mexico Sourcing. As a result, it is easy to make the wrong sourcing decision. Our strategic sourcing Mexico Sourcing consulting services address this need by providing support E-commerce product sourcing across the entire sourcing lifecycle from strategy, provider selection, implementation, and governance.

STRATEGIC SOURCING TRANSACTION CONSULTING

In today’s business environment, there are many types of agreements with a complex array of contract terms and provisions. Although having choices can give the client leverage, it can make these agreements difficult to understand and a challenge to ensure results.

Our contract advisors negotiate strategic relationships that create long term value for the enterprise. We structure the entire transaction to meet each client’s unique goals. We also assess existing contracts to ensure that clients are getting the full value of those agreements. Perhaps most importantly, considering today’s heightened regulatory environment, we ensure that our clients remain compliant and minimize risk.

Our strategic sourcing consultants provide clients with an structured methodology for the selection of service providers and minimizes misaligned expectations between the client and the supplier. Our strategic sourcing consultants work closely with our affiliate law firm, Avasant Law, to negotiate contracts that reflect our client’s objectives, constraints, and risk tolerance. We provide the technical expertise to structure master services agreements, develop statements of work, design performance criteria, and determine pricing. We ensure that the client’s delivery strategy, performance and business terms are properly captured in a contract that is realistic and enforceable.

STRATEGIC SOURCING IMPLEMENTATION

Successful outsourcing relationships involve change management that enables providers to meet their requirements while allowing midcourse corrections when needed. However, many relationships never fully meet expectations. Too often, the service implementation process is undisciplined, and miscommunication is the rule. There are poorly defined roles, KPIs, and expectations.

Our sourcing implementation consulting services help clients navigate the complexities of provider relationships. Our strategy roadmap details the steps necessary to realize a flourishing environment capable of managing critical priorities. One of our first areas of focus is on human capital and internal organizational culture. Our sourcing consultants assist clients with integrating a team of internal retained resources with both new and existing service providers. Our transition planning and execution oversight services mitigate any disruption to the business. In order to realize long term goals, we develop a roadmap to achieve high quality governance and oversight. This approach reinforces the responsibilities of each party and ensures that the requirements of the contract are being met.