Rethinking "Tresa Thompson Strategic Sourcing"
She doesn't treat all spend equally. Her quadrant model prioritizes supplier dependency over simple spend volume. If a sole-source supplier fails, Tresa’s playbook already has a "pre-negotiated" contingency plan ready to execute.
Tresa’s model argues that a cheap supplier is often the most expensive choice. She pushes teams to model logistics, quality failures, and switching costs before signing the dotted line. tresa thompson strategic sourcing
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Thompson's strategic sourcing methodology is built around several key principles: Tresa’s model argues that a cheap supplier is
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Implementing standardized operating procedures and replenishment tools, such as SAS Planning and Inforem, to reduce lead times and operational bottlenecks. such as SAS Planning and Inforem
Most sourcing strategies fail because they focus on the transaction , not the relationship .
In a field that demands both granular attention to detail and a macro-level view of global markets, Tresa Thompson exemplifies the modern strategic sourcing professional: analytical, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on value.
Strategic sourcing isn’t about buying cheaper. It’s about buying smarter.