Global Sourcing and Logistics

Accenture approaches global sourcing and logistics
holistically, taking an integrated view that seeks total
value—not simply reducing today's prices. We cut
through the barriers to set up collaboration. We map
cultures and skills with clear roles and responsibilities
to integrate information and practices.
Sourcing and execution
Sourcing: Taking sourcing one step further
we can help define the sourcing strategy,
bid strategy, handle the request for
quotation (RFQ), analyze the responses and
build supplier structure scenarios, calculate
savings by scenario, and evaluate pros and
cons. We then assist with the final supplier
selection. We can also help define the
negotiation strategy and conduct
negotiations when needed. Our local
procurement teams can easily adapt
negotiations to suit the local culture.
Supply chain optimization
We help integrate new suppliers into the
supply chain and to optimize the flow of
physical materials.
Supplier integration: A newly contracted
supplier needs to be integrated into the
existing supply chain framework in a manner
that assures alignment with the order-todelivery
process. A structured plan must be
put in place to address testing and production
ramp-ups. Accenture can manage the
process through to completion, from the
initial sample tests, to pre-production tests
and through full-production tests. We can
help accelerate testing and homologation
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by involving our alliance partners in lowcost
countries. To help suppliers build a
clear vision on order placement and the
delivery process, Accenture can make use
of preconfigured enterprise resource
planning systems to make available "plug
and play" systems for remote suppliers.
We can even manage the complete order
flow using Accenture Supply Chain Services.
Fulfillment: An important part of effective
supply chain management is the ability to
analyze and make recommendations that
center on the optimal and physical logistical
flow. Defining how goods will be moved or
where a consignment warehouse should be
localized, Accenture is able to optimize the
flow from the moment the goods leave a
supplier's yard until they arrive at your gate.
Long-term capability development
Accenture can help develop suppliers'
production efficiency and quality levels.
We have the expertise to help you set up
a local procurement office in China, India
or in any other low-cost country.
Supplier development: Our collaborative
approach to relationships with suppliers
enables us to close the manufacturing
efficiency and quality gaps in no more
than six to 18 months, which we follow
up by applying Six Sigma principles and
Accenture's lean management methodology.
Furthermore, we are able to draw on our
broad skills and experience in areas like
e-learning, provided by the Accenture
Supply Chain Academy, or our versatile lean
manufacturing techniques, which
are translated into many languages such
as Mandarin.
Local procurement office: Accenture offers
companies targeted help in deciding where
to establish an international procurement
office, how to structure the international
procurement office, and the optimal way to
run it. We also help companies recruit and
train appropriate resources and fully
integrate the new procurement office into
the global procurement organization.