Commerce & Industry
Sourcing strategy used to be a topic of interest only to manufacturing companies – largely whether and where to make or buy. However, times have moved on and sourcing strategy is now of key importance to all sectors within Commerce and Industry, from manufacturing through to the leisure industry and beyond to professional services – and it is relevant for all goods and services which a company consumes, whether provided in-house or not.
Why this change?
Because the market now offers huge opportunities for significant cost reduction, access to best practice and risk mitigation which were not available as recently as even ten years ago.
Any company which does not have a clear and implementable sourcing strategy is most likely missing out on major profit improvement opportunities.
Alsbridge is the advisor best placed to support companies in identifying and implementing the right sourcing strategy, right the way from deciding what to do through to implementation.
Why Alsbridge?
Because we are the only advisor with the track record and instant access to the range of skills – sector and function- required.
Whether outsourcing or shared services is the answer, our consultants (many of whom are industry specialists) meet the requirement. As seasoned professionals, our consultants understand the specifics of your industry. Not just the ups and downs of your supply chain, or season variations in demand, but also the real day to day issues which affect sourcing strategy for the industry in which your business operates.
Our experience spans all sectors including leisure, travel, entertainment, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, engineering, support services, professional services, telecoms, media, utilities and energy. And it covers all functions, from IT, Finance, HR and Payroll through to Indirect Procurement, Facilities Management and Logistics.
Typically our clients are FTSE100 and Fortune 500. However an increasing number of mid-sized organisations are now taking advantage of the cost and efficiency benefits that suppliers are making available to meet increasing demand from new markets. Alsbridge is now actively helping these organisations devise and implement sourcing strategies that maximise the opportunities now available to them. And helping them to add to their bottom line.
To speak with one of our Commerce & Industry team please contact Helen Ricardo on +44 (0)20 7242 0666.
