Step 8 Case Study: Contract Management

Introduction In Learn How to Source’s eight‑step framework, Step 8: Contract Management ensures that once a contract is in place, both parties deliver on their promises—and that any necessary changes are handled in...

Case Study: Step 7 – Implementing Contracts and Implement new Supply Chain

Context In the Learn How to Source eight‑step framework, Step 7: Implement New Supply Chain follows contract signing to ensure that what was negotiated on paper translates into reliable, repeatable operations. The complexity...

Case Study: Preparing RFQ Documents in the Sourcing Process

Background In the sourcing process, the preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents is a step that directly influences the success of procurement activities. A RFQ is a formal document that invites...

Price model in procurement

In procurement, what you buy is only half the story. How you pay for it, the price model shape cost, value, supplier behavior, and risk. Whether you’re sourcing cleaning services, software development, or...

Market Analysis with a RFI - case Step 4 in sourcing process

Market Analysis (RFI and Supplier Pre-Selection)

Cases connected to Step 4 of the sourcing process. The case is designed to help buyers-in-training practice how to: Each case includes background and scenario details, industry context, and the specific sourcing...

Case: Deciding Sourcing Tactics with the Kraljic Matrix

Welcome to the third step of the sourcing process: deciding sourcing tactics. In this case, you’ll move beyond understanding internal needs and begin looking outward, toward the supplier market. This is where...

General sourcing process and assessing current situation in step 2

Sourcing Case Exercise: Stakeholder Alignment in Step 1

🎯 Learning Targets Stakeholder Alignment case After completing this role play exercise, students will be able to: Tips: EFFSO Swedish-English purchasing terms 💡 Why Is This Meeting So Important? The first meeting between the...

Cost out opportunities can take many forms

Cost out. What is good today is not enough tomorrow….

Embarking on a career in procurement offers a dynamic landscape filled with opportunities to drive significant cost savings within the supply chain. Building a robust pipeline of cost out ideas is essential...

Supplier portal from a supplier account manger perspective

The Rise of Supplier Portal: Reflections from a Week in Procurement

As an account manager at Learn How to Source (LHTS), I have the privilege of working with businesses across industries, sizes, and geographies. This week brought a fascinating trio of encounters that...

Understanding Operative Capital: A Guide for Operative and Tactical Buyers

As an operative or tactical buyer, your role isn’t just about finding the best suppliers or negotiating prices—it’s also about managing a critical financial aspect of procurement: operative capital. This blog post unpacks...

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