https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/federal-strategic-sourcing-initiative?gsaredirect=portalcontent112561
(The above is the URL)
For this discussion, research the website, compose your response to the questions, and post as one initial response to the discussion forum, “Strategic Sourcing: Not just for Manufacturers.”
Additionally, reverse logistics is the process of moving products from the customer back toward the manufacturers and suppliers due to returns of damaged or unwanted products. Reverse logistics can be challenging to design since materials move in the opposite direction from the typical flow in a supply chain. It can also be complex since there are many different paths that returned products can take and the logistics function must design processes for each path in a cost-effective manner.
Research the Federal Strategic Sourcing on the GSA website.
Respond to the discussion questions:
1. Which strategic sourcing initiative is the most impactful? Explain your position.
2. What other strategic sourcing initiatives would you recommend to the GSA?
3. The Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative was started in 2005. Why does it take some organizations a long time to accept and implement proven best practices?
4. Hypothesize how GSA might design a reverse logistics process to add value and make a profit?
