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Gartner® WhitepaperThe Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration – Strategy Design

Strategy development is the first step towards effective supplier collaboration. Align internal stakeholders and strategy with the overall goal.

Do You Want to Improve Collaboration with Your Suppliers but Are Unsure Where to Start?

In their latest research, Gartner® outlines the key steps for a strategic approach.

Download ‘The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration – Strategy Design’ from Gartner®. The research explains how your company can benefit from improved supplier collaboration regarding:
  • Cost optimization
  • Risk minimization
  • Responsibility and sustainability
  • Operational process improvements
  • Preferential treatment by suppliers
  • Revenue growth through supplier product innovations
Gartner® recommends several steps for achieving this. Beyond defining a strategy that helps attain the primary corporate goal, it is also important to involve internal stakeholders at an early stage of the strategic planning. Furthermore, divide suppliers into segments where the new strategy is then implemented in accordance with internal priorities. In addition to these and other valuable pieces of advice, the research also contains useful information pertaining to typical stakeholders and their relevance throughout strategic planning and development.

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Download the Gartner® report “The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration – Strategy Design” here.

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The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration: Step 1 – Strategy Design, Miguel Cossio, 2 February 2021
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More from Gartner® on Managing Supplier Relationships

Gartner® has published a series of four reports that examine various aspects of creating supplier relationships which serve as a guide for procurement managers.

The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration: Step 2
– Internal Stakeholder Alignment –

Read here how purchasers create alignment and secure support from internal stakeholders.

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The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration: Step 3
– Strategy Launch –

Discover how you can strategically convince suppliers of the benefits of closer collaboration.

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The Journey to Effective Supplier Collaboration: Step 4
– Governance and Scaling –

Learn how you can nurture long-term supplier relationships and which mindset you need to be successful.

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