2014 Global SRM Research Report - Customer of choice

six pillars of SRM, benchmarking & maturity model explained

STATE OF FLUX

2014 GLOBAL SRM RESEARCH REPORT

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SRMmaturity model

ADVANCED

ESTABLISHED

DEVELOPING

UNDEVELOPED

BUSINESS DRIVERS & VALUE

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT

GOVERNANCE & PROCESS

PEOPLE & SKILLS

INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE

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MATURITY MODEL

The State of Flux SRM maturity model provides a benchmark against which the maturity of a company’s SRM activity can be consistently measured. It has four levels of maturity across the six pillars of SRM. At each level, maturity is characterised as follows:

ADVANCED ö ö Clear alignment between SRM value and key business drivers. ö ö Wide range of SRM value being captured, with both financial and non-financial benefits realised. ö ö Strong and active C-level support. ö ö Strong and active stakeholder engagement and support across all impacted business operations. ö ö Strong support from suppliers. ö ö Supplier segmentation using a range of criteria, and differentiated supplier management strategies implemented, aligned with business drivers. ö ö Robust risk, contract and performance management in place and delivering results.

ö ö Effective governance in place with high levels of compliance. ö ö Skilled practitioners in clearly defined roles. ö ö Capability regularly reviewed and leading training solutions in place. ö ö Technology solution in place that enables proactive information management and sharing, and collaboration across all SRM areas. ö ö Strong and sustainable relationships in place with high levels of trust and collaboration. ö ö Relationships assessed using a 360° approach on a regular basis. Ongoing relationship development plans in place.

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