Strategic Supplier Segmentation: The Procurement Leader's Secret Weapon for Maximizing Value

Stop treating all your suppliers the same! This guide reveals how to implement a strategic supplier segmentation framework to optimize your relationships, reduce risk, and unlock maximum value. Learn how to categorize suppliers based on their strategic importance, performance, and risk profile. Discover actionable strategies for managing each segment, from developing collaborative partnerships with critical suppliers to streamlining transactions with transactional suppliers. Perfect for procurement leaders seeking to build a resilient and efficient supply chain. You'll learn to align your supplier management approach with your business objectives and gain a competitive advantage.