Global Sourcing and Logistics

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