Sourcing Analytics

It is easy to spend money, but hard to get the value. From 2007 to 2010, Apple made $27 billion from iPhone with a profit of $15.6 billion. Apple could not achieve this financial success without its global sourcing strategy. However, one of Apple’s key suppliers, Samsung Electronics, became a competitor and used its cost advantage to over-take Apple in the global market. Meanwhile, many new suppliers and products are emerging constantly. To continue the success, Apple must explore and select ne

• Use supplier intelligence to discover global suppliers
• Benchmark suppliers on price, profitability, risks, and capabilities
• Analyze bargaining power to enhance negotiation leverage
• Apply sourcing analytics to select optimal suppliers