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Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.

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Types of Consultancies by Capabilities and Specialization

6 days ago

Types of Consultancies by Capabilities and Specialization

6 days ago

To ensure the best possible outcome, the consultant's area of expertise must match the client's consulting needs. Any mismatch between the two might negatively impact the timeline and budget of the project. Hence, understanding the type of consultants is crucial.

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Why the scope of a project is essential in consulting?

Thursday May 05, 2022

Why the scope of a project is essential in consulting?

Thursday May 05, 2022

A project scope statement is a description of the work that is in scope, as well as what will not be done throughout the project — the items that are out of scope. Here are seven reasons why a project scope statement is necessary. In today's podcast you'll know about what is a scope? why is it so important? How to negotiate with the help of a scope?

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Why is the French Government pouring so much in Consulting?

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

Why is the French Government pouring so much in Consulting?

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

This podcast comes back on the recent controversy reported on a base less accusation by The French Senate and opposition on the French Government spending huge amount of money on consulting. The podcast looks into the report from a strategic and procurement standpoint to give the keys to decipher this controversy.

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Social Responsibility & Consulting Sourcing

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Social Responsibility & Consulting Sourcing

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming an increasingly essential problem on a global scale, with many firms - large and small – addressing it directly and methodically. This is why global sustainability registries, such as the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, prioritize foreign corporations.

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The Consulting Industry in emerging markets.

Thursday Apr 14, 2022

The Consulting Industry in emerging markets.

Thursday Apr 14, 2022

Even though North America and Europe remain the two most preferred consulting destinations, a slow but steady shift in the outlook is hard not to notice. In this episode of our Consulting Sourcing podcast, Helene examines the regional dynamics of the consulting industry, and how a new order is emerging with traditional players and rising stars -- both playing their parts in this evolution.

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How can Global Sourcing be Sustainable for Consulting?

Thursday Apr 07, 2022

How can Global Sourcing be Sustainable for Consulting?

Thursday Apr 07, 2022

Global sourcing is a procurement approach aimed at utilizing global efficiencies in the delivery of products and services. Global sourcing, in a nutshell, is a “sourcing strategy” that coordinates the world’s most cost-effective production and operation inputs, such as workers, materials, machinery, technology, suppliers, engineers, and other essential facilities.

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Supplier Relationship Management for Consulting

Thursday Mar 31, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management for Consulting

Thursday Mar 31, 2022

SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) is a big topic in consulting. The method Procurement manages Consulting Providers should be consistent with the company's overall SRM policies. We'll be able to unearth the hidden value in your supply base with good supplier relationship management. We can't have a connection with every supplier; for many, we only need them to deliver what we need on schedule, in full, and within the agreed-upon budget or price range.

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Where is the Consulting Industry going in 2022?

Thursday Mar 24, 2022

Where is the Consulting Industry going in 2022?

Thursday Mar 24, 2022

Early stages in consulting of shifting from analogue to Digital model is the first look at where is consulting industry going in 2022? AI tools that help consultants analyze bid data to produce effective results. How consulting would help in a sustainable growth? What are the key components of consulting in 2022?

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How to check reference for the consulting services?

Thursday Mar 17, 2022

How to check reference for the consulting services?

Thursday Mar 17, 2022

Always ask the 4R's of references from the potential consultants to ensure that the short-listed firms have the expertise they claim to have. You can leverage the service of a third-party provider like Consulting Quest to check the reference for your consulting project. 

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Top 6 trends in procurement today 2022

Thursday Mar 10, 2022

Top 6 trends in procurement today 2022

Thursday Mar 10, 2022

Today, procurement is a truly dynamic field. Did you know that Cloud Technology, Cognitive Procurement, Blockchain, and a slew of other new digital developments are altering the way we think about procurement and how it's organized and carried out? We'll take a look at a few hot new trends and examine how they're shaping procurement today. Also, try to predict where they'll lead us in the future.

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