Extend Supplier Visibility Beyond Tier One Suppliers

Published On:
January 17, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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Leading organizations have broad visibility across their entire supply chains with relationships with second- and third-tier suppliers that enable them to better understand the ripple impact of supply chain disruptions. 

From APQC’s Sourcing and Procurement: 2024 Blueprint for Success, this article details the importance of extending supplier visibility beyond tier one suppliers. These findings are supported by data from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking research in procurement and examples from successful organizations.