In this chapter: positioning this overview, different sourcing engagement models, RFI structure and content, supplier selection criteria
Positioning This Overview
This is not a book detailing the supplier procurement process; however, it is a key stage of the lifecycle and so is covered in this chapter, as part of the holistic supplier engagement and management journey. I do emphasize that it is at an overview level. I describe the key elements of sourcing, in generic terms; there are several different contracting models, some of which I list for reference, but the steps I describe are relevant regardless of the specific model or models used in your organization. The steps cover the different documents you need to ...
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