Here's how you can establish a productive and organized workspace in Supplier Sourcing.

To establish a productive and organized workspace in Supplier Sourcing, implement efficient filing systems, utilize collaborative software, prioritize task management, and create a conducive physical environment that fosters productivity and collaboration with suppliers.

Minha recomendação é criar padrões para todas solicitações aos fornecedores, como ferramentas de gerenciamento e projetos, padronizar templates de RFI, RFQ por exemplo, acompanhar e definir prazos, definir templates de RFPs e ferramentas de trabalho apropiadas para fornecer os insights necessários eficientes e produtivo.

Respect and honesty with all stakeholders above all the software in the world. Define the tiers of your suppliers in a different way. First tier, the establish and trusted. Second tier ones you are testing for efficiency. Finally the ones you have your eye on for future work. As I said at the start this is a different way to tier but still effective.

In your Supplier Sourcing, create a digital hub for all things vendor-related. Use project management tools to store supplier info, track communication, and set deadlines. Standardize templates for requests for proposals (RFPs) and categorize suppliers for easy searching. This keeps your workspace efficient and fosters clear communication with vendors

Cost versus outcome. Particularly if the cost is relatively high and no one in production can see any difference. You might be overspending in the wrond direction and produce highly details and amazing graphics for the supply chain team. Unfortunately the supply chain team is not your customer, your customer is your production team. They will not care about your graphics if there is no improvement in the supply of components.

Mmm a particular interest of mine. If you are working in the office don't forget you can talk to your teamates. Funny thing is you can do the same if you are working from home. If I am on working from home I am making numerous phone calls each day to use the nuance of conversation to gain better outcomes. Don't hide behind teams messenger!!

An item of note on CI is the point of emphasis… too often, the focus is efficiency gains providing measurable achievement. While these have their place, the real boost comes through culture. From the manufacturing floor to supply chain processes, when people have the empowerment to make change happen, it creates a dose of drive and longevity.