Survey results show sourcing innovation can play a critical role in creating meaningful business value.

1. The Supply Chain Matters for
Top Performing Organizations
62%
Sourcing Innovation: Insights for
Creating Meaningful Business Value
report that their sourcing strategy
has a positive impact on margins,
profitability, working capital and
cash flow
46%
report that their sourcing programs
help their organization find new
money that can be invested into
strategic initiatives
E-Sourcing Plays Crucial Role in
DRIVING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
23%
of procurement teams are viewed
internally as a highly strategic
entity, with the executive team very
engaged and invested
42%
are viewed internally as strategic,
with a solid level of executive
support and enablement
12%
of teams are viewed internally
as strategic, but lack
executive support
19%
are still viewed tactically, with a lack
of internal champions outside of the
procurement department
Sourcing Roadblocks:
What’s Getting in the Way?
31%
uncertainty around the
categories they should take to
auction
27%
a lack of organization-wide
support for e-sourcing
20%
limited internal resources
as the primary roadblock
10%
a lack of qualified suppliers
Where E-Sourcing Makes
the Biggest Impact
The Future of Procurement Lies in its People
of organizations
experience lower costs
and achieve better
savings through
e-sourcing
report that e-sourcing
improves efficiency and
enables the team to
focus on more strategic
initiatives
find that e-sourcing
opens the door to new
supplier relationships
Despite clear value, some organizations still face
major internal obstacles to widespread e-sourcing
adoption
50% data
analytical
skills 35%category
expertise
35% innovation and
collaboration
skills 15%negotiation
skills
Based on an Intesource survey of procurement and sourcing
professionals in the retail, grocery and restaurant industries. For
more insights, visit e-sourcing-blog.intesource.com
Where are the biggest talent gaps today?
77%
62%
58%
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