Global Sourcing and Logistics
Global Sourcing and Logistics
Global Sourcing and Logistics
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Guiding principles<br />
Accenture's approach – During the opportunity assessment phase of<br />
every global sourcing <strong>and</strong> logistics project, Accenture applies five<br />
principles to drive success.<br />
Principle 1<br />
Rapidly identify potential categories <strong>and</strong><br />
low-cost country locations<br />
By capitalizing on Accenture's in-depth<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> proven experience in category<br />
assessment, your organization can kick off<br />
a global sourcing <strong>and</strong> logistics project with a<br />
tailored set of best low-cost country supplier<br />
options. Furthermore, by applying our lowcost<br />
country prioritization <strong>and</strong> "should cost"<br />
modeling tool, we can help you identify<br />
the right categories to pilot.<br />
Principle 2<br />
Leverage the category expertise built by<br />
Accenture's global network<br />
Early involvement with Accenture's global<br />
sourcing <strong>and</strong> logistics network ensures that<br />
fixed resources from each region impacted<br />
are deployed to your project team.<br />
Accenture's category experts <strong>and</strong> skilled<br />
sourcing professionals worldwide assure rapid<br />
scalability <strong>and</strong> constant focus on results.<br />
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Principle 3<br />
Guarantee a business case for moving<br />
forward <strong>and</strong> an appropriate implementation<br />
plan<br />
Accenture coordinates the activities of<br />
engineering <strong>and</strong> quality management,<br />
together with procurement, to agree total<br />
cost <strong>and</strong> identify risks for each category with<br />
its certified best suppliers in each region.<br />
Accenture's global sourcing <strong>and</strong> logistics<br />
methodology helps companies develop a<br />
robust plan for global sourcing <strong>and</strong> logistics<br />
that includes taking selected suppliers onboard<br />
for pilot categories.<br />
By taking a holistic view of the global supply<br />
chain <strong>and</strong> leveraging our international trade<br />
assets <strong>and</strong> capabilities, Accenture will include<br />
in the plan logistics solutions uniquely suited<br />
to each of our client’s sourcing circumstances<br />
<strong>and</strong> strategic goals.<br />
Principle 4<br />
M<strong>and</strong>ate in-house procurement professionals<br />
to secure data <strong>and</strong> transfer knowledge<br />
Accenture works with integrated, crossfunctional<br />
teams from your company to<br />
conduct workshops for each major project<br />
milestone. All project activities <strong>and</strong> outcomes<br />
must be accurately communicated <strong>and</strong><br />
documented.<br />
Principle 5<br />
Integrate new suppliers into the supply chain<br />
<strong>and</strong> optimize the flow of physical materials<br />
Accenture minimizes disruption <strong>and</strong><br />
optimizes the supply chain by fully<br />
integrating new suppliers <strong>and</strong> managing<br />
logistics <strong>and</strong> distribution requirements, from<br />
the moment the goods leave a supplier's yard<br />
until they arrive at your gate. Using<br />
Accenture’s structured approach, testing <strong>and</strong><br />
homologation can be accelerated <strong>and</strong> greater<br />
visibility achieved.