SupplyChain Magazine November 2018 | Page 48

PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS
48 of knowing how both sides of the operation work ,” he maintains . “ It comes in handy when evaluating processes and goals for procurement strategies , because global brands need global supply chains .”
In pursuit of these goals what has Bangerter learned that can help companies with their approach to procurement ? “ We ’ re very deep on where we source and have a tremendous expertise in the needs from a supply chain . Other companies might just focus on supply out of China … We also use Egypt , Vietnam , Pakistan , Mexico and Europe , as well as the US ,” he reveals .
“ Recently it ’ s become a key strategy to help us avoid tariffs on goods out of China by offsetting cost with other global choices . We put great focus on continual development to stay ahead of issues that can plague supply chain practitioners . Looking at the big picture and realising other countries are capable of delivering great products for your customers is a challenge we ’ ve been facing for the last couple of years to ensure we always have global options .”
BDA source product based on a combination of quality and cost . “ It ’ s one of the reasons I joined the company ,” says Bangerter . “ I ’ d known about
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