Tactical vs Strategic Buying

Tactical buying remains the biggest focus for supply management headcount, claiming 31% of resources. Strategic sourcing has the potential to produce greater value, but these resources are a smaller portion of the team mix. Members can access The Metrics of Supply Management: A Cross-Industry Report 2023 in the CAPS Library to see the full report.

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