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STRATEGIC-SOURCING4 MIN READ

Category Strategy Quick Deck

Recall the core distinctions that keep category strategy practical.

Category strategy vs. sourcing event Core distinction Use the event when the category strategy says competition is the right tool. We do not have time for a category strategy. Just get three quotes. Stakeholder wants speed on a material category. Your line I can keep this lean. Give me two weeks to confirm demand, market options, and evaluation criteria so the quotes answer the right question. Do not defend process in abstract terms. Tie the work to avoiding rework and bad comparison. The response preserves speed while explaining the decision risk of skipping upstream work. What are the five quick…

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