"Boosting economic conditions in developing countries can create more productive locations for a company's operations as well as new markets for its products."
Michael Porter, Harvard Business Review

The premise of Globally Conscious Sourcing is simple: Developed world companies can have a tremendous impact in the fight against extreme global poverty by purchasing materials from qualified and capable SMEs in the world's least developed countries. GLOBAL LADDER'S process methodology and SME Supplier Database enable our clients to fully utilize their procurement as a source of true strategic advantage.
We are committed to the belief that the only sustainable solution to poverty is the enabling power of economic growth. And that growth comes from strengthening the private sector's SME communities through conventional and innovative approaches to business development. The delivery of this solution must involve business professionals who will bring the business ethos to the forefront of decision-making.

Global Ladder's Strategic Sourcing practice is designed to raise the  analytical, strategic and tactical skills needed to develop professional category management. Corporate procurement composes between 40-60% of a company's revenues. Nonetheless, it is one of the least understood and most underutilized areas of most companies.

We offer training in Spend Analysis, Category Profiling and Segmentation, Strategy Formation, Supplier Management, Cost Driver Analysis and e-Sourcing Optimization. Our practical approach to instruction is adapted to the client's specific environment. It is designed to impart long-term strategic sourcing skills and a higher degree of professionalism while we work together in applying those skills to achieve current opportunities.

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