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Best Practices for Small Supplier Engagement

Procurement leaders face increasing pressure to manage risk, reduce volatility, and drive measurable impact. Luckily, local and small suppliers have been proven to reduce cost and risks. But finding, vetting, and working with them can be a challenge.  Until now.

Supplier.io surveyed 400+ sourcing professionals to identify winning strategies from top programs. This Best Practices Report provides data-driven and actionable insights from leading procurement teams on how to integrate local and small suppliers into sourcing strategies for greater resilience and value.

Unlock proven strategies to strengthen sourcing and reduce risk.

What this report explores:

  • How leading companies are evolving their sourcing strategies 
  • Proven strategies for identifying & vetting small suppliers to manage risk
  • The role of data, analytics & benchmarking in smarter sourcing
  • How alternate sourcing mitigates risk & enhances supply chain stability
  • How to gain executive buy-in by demonstrating business impact

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