How firms maximize value from supply sourcing

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Firms can be better placed to achieve strategic goals by linking them with supply resources. In order for desired outcomes, concerns of different stakeholders must be addressed so that the different strategic agendas complement rather than conflict. In turn, this makes it likelier that convergence will exist in how the value of supply resources is perceived. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.