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sourcing management

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Sourcing management is a research field and academic concept that systematically examines the strategies, processes, and decisions related to identifying, evaluating, selecting, and managing external suppliers of goods and services. As a field, it investigates the drivers, mechanisms, and outcomes of sourcing activities, encompassing supplier selection criteria, contract design, relationship governance, and supply base configuration. Characterized by its strategic imperative and focus on value creation and risk mitigation, sourcing management is significant for its impact on cost optimization, quality assurance, innovation adoption, and overall supply chain performance and competitiveness.

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XZ

China Europe International Business School

LM

Miami University

LP

London School of Economics and Political Science

RH

North Carolina State University

RM

Arizona State University

Top Institutions

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

Arizona State University

Tempe, United States

University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

The Ohio State University

Columbus, United States