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Smart Consulting Sourcing

Hélène Laffitte / Consulting Quest

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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20:07

Looking back at the journey of Smart Consulting Sourcing

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/07/28

When we started Smart Consulting Sourcing, we weren’t sure exactly where it would lead. Today, it gives us immense pleasure to see that SCS has become a valuable resource for Procurement Leaders. It's hard to believe that it's been 100 episodes already, but time really does fly when you're having fun. With that in mind, we are presenting this special episode to recall and relive the little victories of this awesome journey, albeit the fact that we had our share of rainy days as well! I have

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14:58

Procurement strategy and why is it important in...

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/07/21

Procurement strategy outlines how an organization will go about procuring goods and services. You always stay focused on your business goals with a sound procurement strategy in motion. Consulting can influence the entire strategy and is frequently utilized to accelerate it. Optimizing consulting spend is all about anticipation and identification of the best options for different types of projects. Different levers help in designing the procurement strategy for consulting and they include consulting

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14:36

Consulting Market is booming for consultants: How to...

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/07/14

Believe it or not, the consulting market is booming. And in such a market, consultants enjoy a host of bargaining advantages. So, what does it mean for clients? Well, they need to be extra cautious while purchasing consulting services and the procurement team has to play the most vital role in it all. Besides staying up-to-date on new developments in the consulting industry, they must also have a good understanding of the competitive landscape. Only a person with deep familiarity with the industry

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14:13

Consulting Fees: The state of Market

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/07/07

What is the best fee structure from the client's perspective -- a flat fee structure, retainer-based fee or performance-based fee structure? How do consultants stand to benefit from these systems? How do the consultancy fees vary according to the firms' capabilities and industries? In this podcast, Helene digs into all these topics with her inimitable mix of wit and humor. Don't miss it.

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15:57

Even without competition, you still need an RFP!

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/06/30

The question is, as a client, do you at all need to write an RFP when you know there may not be many candidates bidding on your project? The answer is an emphatecic YES. Know why from this episode of our Smart Consulting Sourcing podcast series, where Helene examines the overall significance of RFP for consulting and why it is needed even when the bidding does not involve much competition.

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12:02

Why measuring the performance of consultants matters?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/06/23

While measuring the performance of consulting service providers is crucial for your business, it's not a methodical and straightforward process. No wonder, 57% of companies don’t have a systematic Performance Evaluation system for the Consulting Category. On the other side of the spectrum, most consulting firms work without having a reliable system for measuring clients' satisfaction. Many of them learn it the hard way -- they come to know about their clients' dissatisfaction with their performance

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12:39

How to build the right consulting agreement?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/06/16

A contractual document must be there to ensure the best interest of both parties. Such an agreement acts as a guiding force for the consulting firm. Is your team capable of crafting a flawless consulting agreement? Are you avoiding common mistakes? How to ensure you get what you pay for? Listen to this episode to find answers to all these questions and more.

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09:42

Purchasing Consulting Services: What’s so specific

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/06/09

In this episode of our smart consulting sourcing series, Helene takes a close look at the factors that differentiate purchasing consulting services from any tangible products and even less complicated services. Next, she explains the areas, where the procurement team has to focus their efforts to ensure that your purchase is a win-win for you as well as aligned to your business goals. Listen to this episode and take your first step to make a confident purchase of consulting services.

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09:25

What is a top consulting firm?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/06/02

In this episode of our Smart Consulting Podcast Series, Helene argues that all that businesses need to do is change their perspective about what makes a top consulting firm. She discusses four aspects that they should emphasize while searching for the right firm, instead of hiring one just because it's top-ranking. Tune in to listen to this very interesting episode.

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13:48

What is Consulting Procurement Maturity?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/05/26

Just like a map helps you to identify your current location and suggests a route to your desired destination, the consulting procurement maturity grid can help companies to assess their present procurement capabilities, allowing them to take steps to the upper levels. In this episode of our Smart Consulting Sourcing podcast, Helene discusses the dimensions and levels in the consulting procurement maturity grid and explains what companies can do to transcend each level. Tune in to gain a new

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09:21

Direct Vs. Indirect Procurement

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/05/19

Procurement, both direct and indirect, might be considered subsidiary, both play an important role in the development of a firm. Understanding the similarities and distinctions between the two can eventually help you prepare for effective supply chain and spend management strategies, even if they are different functions that demand different techniques and technologies.

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12:25

Types of Consultancies by Capabilities and...

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/05/12

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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09:22

Why the scope of a project is essential in consulting?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/05/05

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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26:22

Why is the French Government pouring so much in...

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/04/28

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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09:39

Social Responsibility & Consulting Sourcing

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/04/21

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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10:19

The Consulting Industry in emerging markets.

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/04/14

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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10:06

How can Global Sourcing be Sustainable for Consulting?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/04/07

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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11:17

Supplier Relationship Management for Consulting

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/03/31

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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10:41

Where is the Consulting Industry going in 2022?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/03/24

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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10:36

How to check reference for the consulting services?

Smart Consulting Sourcing ·

2022/03/17

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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