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Wishing You a Crazy Successful Year of Sourcing in 2019
As we reflect on an amazing 2018—learning from our customers and the incredible Sourcing community—we wanted to send the warmest wishes for a happy New Year! We’ve experienced an incredible past 12 months, chock-full of feedback, insight, and support from the best and brightest people. We can’t wait to see what 2019 has in store…. read more
Grant Shirk | Tags: strategic sourcing
December 19, 2018
Share Your Insights: Announcing the Scout State of Sourcing 2019 Survey
It’s that time again: time for the annual Scout State of Sourcing Survey. Each year as we look ahead to the next, we stop to measure what separates best-in-class sourcing organizations from the rest of the pack. Changing market conditions, shifting business priorities, and digital disruption create both opportunities and challenges for strategic sourcing teams…. read more
Building Momentum in 2019: Sourcing Predictions for a Crazy Successful Year
We anticipate a number of big, if not surprising, changes just over the horizon. We’ve seen momentum building around these topics for months, but what caught our attention was how rapidly the tides in the Sourcing industry are shifting. We’re excited to see how these trends develop, and we’re rooting for many of these Sourcing… read more
December 14, 2018
Silicon Valley Sourcing Leaders: Defining KPIs to Make Your Blueprint a Reality
More than half of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe that they have the capability in their teams to deliver their procurement strategyٰ¹. Thus, CPOs know they must change how they operate to succeed. To accelerate industry performance, the Silicon Valley Sourcing Leaders (SVSL) meet once every quarter to elevate core capabilities through knowledge sharing… read more
December 5, 2018
Welcoming Jeff Immelt to SPARK 2019: Stories of Driving Change and Transformation
Our goal at SPARK is to help our customers, and the Sourcing industry overall, transform their organizations and step forward into a position of prominence. So, to set that innovative tone, we’re curating two full days of technology, techniques, and totally new ways to think about leadership. A key ingredient in that recipe is our… read more
December 4, 2018
Three Ways to Simplify Contract Management With Scout
Last month, we announced Scout Contracts, a simple, flexible contract management tool for sourcing and legal teams looking for a better way to improve their process, work across teams, and get a clearer view into supplier obligations and adherence. We’re already hearing positive reviews from customers and prospects who appreciate the simplicity and efficiency Scout… read more
November 20, 2018
5 Things to Gobble up at SPARK 2019
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. That’s the beauty of the holidays; everyone has their own way of giving thanks. For me, nothing says, “Thanksgiving at Scout” more than a dancing hand turkey from our very own, Emerson Garber. I’m sure you would agree, too! At Scout, we are forever thankful to our… read more
November 19, 2018
It’s All About our Customers: Scout Named a 2018 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites
It’s true: we’re more than a little obsessed with our customers. And, it’s what sets Scout apart. As a disruptive technology platform, it’s easy to get down in the details of the tech, tweaking everything for a better, faster, cleaner result. But, what makes great innovation really stick is whether or not your customers love… read more