INTRODUCTION
Strategic sourcing could be defined as a systematic and organized approach for effective optimization of organization’s supply base and eventually works to enhance the overall value proposition of the organization. In simpler term, sourcing is an activity that involves processes to acquire the best product/service at the best value continuously. The objective of sourcing is to reduce the cost of products and services while maintaining the quality of the products. In addition, some of the other prominent objectives of sourcing are to enhance the relationship between the organization and the suppliers, leveraging the organization’s spending, to understand the ...