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"We were looking for an easy-to-use software tool supported by an experienced e-Sourcing team to help us build a tailored solution. SmartSource was the best tool and offered a solution that was easy to use and implement. SmartSource is integrated from end to end within the same application. Iasta understood the issues and problems faced by First Group, and were integral in supporting us with very aggressive savings goals. The Iasta dedicated resources and sourcing experience allowed First Group to accomplish its executive mandates."
First Group Plc
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Affiliate Partners
Iasta and our affiliate partners are committed to educating the sourcing community. We work together to communicate information about the benefits of sourcing best practices, process improvement and use of technology. Affiliate partners share knowledge and publish credited content through the following:
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eSourcing Forum
In 2005, Iasta created the first public eSourcing blog site, which helps keep sourcing professionals in the loop with current events, best practices, and spend management within the supply chain. Today, eSourcingForum receives thousands of daily visitors. |
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eSourcing Wiki
The eSourcingWiki is an open content community of strategic sourcing and procurement best practices. It is intended to be a dynamic document that constantly adjusts and transforms to current trends and thought leadership in supply management. Iasta was the first company in the industry to host a public sourcing blog and wiki. |
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e-Sourcing Handbook
“The e-Sourcing Handbook” utilizes and enhances strategic sourcing technology and best practices to help readers take their supply and spend management efforts to the next level. Pubished in 2008, the 278 page handbook has an e-version, and like Iasta’s forum and wiki, it is completely free to buyers of customers and non-customers alike. |
Iasta Affiliate Partners
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DiSanto & Associates is a Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution Analysis & Optimization firm which assists companies in re-alignment of logistics/ distribution networks, cost reduction in all facets of supply chain utilizing networking capabilities and cost strategies. Focus includes carrier assessment capabilities, quality carrier program, negotiations, monitoring systems, routing expertise, for both domestic and international logistics. Utilization of vast networking web of capabilities, addressing many other supply chain facets/ issues within the business unit. Assisting and complimenting existing logistic programs and challenges. |
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Next Level Purchasing helps purchasing professionals learn techniques to help them save money for their employers while increasing their own earnings. Next Level Purchasing is a virtual company that uses state-of-the-art technology to help teach purchasing professionals using self-directed online classes and mini courses, so students can learn new ideas at their own pace. In 2004, Next Level Purchasing launched the Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) Certification Program, the first purchasing certification designed to be both a globally recognized certification as well as the most modern certification available. |
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Paladin Associates Inc. is an Atlanta-based management-consulting firm founded by former GE executives with over 800 years of financial and operating experience in numerous industries, specializing in productivity and profitability improvement. In addition to expertise in Strategic Sourcing and eSourcing, Paladin offers services in Telecommunications Sourcing, Financial Management, Marketing & Sales Productivity, Mergers & Acquisitions Support, IT Management, HR Productivity, Manufacturing Efficiency, Energy, and Interim C-level Management. |
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TPI, a unit of Information Services Group, Inc. (ISG) (NASDAQ:III, IIIIU, IIIIW), is the founder and innovator of the sourcing advisory industry, and the largest sourcing data and advisory firm in the world. We are expert at a broad range of business support functions and related research methodologies. Utilizing deep functional domain expertise and extensive practical experience, our accomplished industry experts collaborate with organizations to help them advance their business operations through the best combination of business process improvement, shared services, outsourcing and offshoring. |
Needs Assessment
If you are interested in learning more about partnership opportunities with Iasta, please complete the Partnership Opportunities sections found in the Needs Assessment Survey.
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