Thinkwgroup distinguishes itself as a leading advisory services provider, ensuring that sourcing relationships for prominent organizations result in lasting value. The unique caliber of Thinkwgroup’s consultants, coupled with a distinctive approach, sets the firm apart. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in both sourcing and IT, our consultants offer comprehensive support for all aspects of sourcing engagements, guiding clients from strategy alignment to tactical execution and transition through every milestone.
Key Features of Thinkwgroup’s Sourcing Advisory Services:
- Experience and Expertise:
- Consultants bring over 25 years of experience in both sourcing and IT.
- Comprehensive Support:
- Services encompass all facets of sourcing engagements, from strategy development to tactical execution and transition.
- Non-prescriptive, Value-Based Approach:
- WGroup adopts a non-prescriptive, value-based approach, aligning sourcing projects with outcomes and overall corporate and business strategy.
Sourcing Advisory Services Offered by Thinkwgroup:
- Sourcing Strategy Development:
- Assistance in aligning the right sourcing strategy with organizational goals.
- Shared Services Strategy & Transformation:
- Support in developing and transforming shared services strategies.
- IT Outsourcing (ITO):
- Guidance on IT outsourcing strategies and execution.
- Business Process Outsourcing (BPO):
- Assistance with business process outsourcing initiatives.
- First-Time Projects and Contract Renewals:
- Support for both initial sourcing projects and contract renewals.
- RFP Lifecycle Execution:
- Assistance in executing the Request for Proposal (RFP) lifecycle.
- Vendor Selection:
- Guidance in selecting suitable vendors for sourcing projects.
- Contract Development and Negotiation:
- Support in developing and negotiating contracts.
- Transition Planning and Management:
- Assistance with planning and managing transitions in sourcing relationships.
- Contract Analysis:
- In-depth analysis of sourcing contracts.
Independent and Sourcing Agnostic:
- Ideal Sourcing Model:
- Belief in an ideal sourcing model that includes both insourced and outsourced services, tailored to different client environments.
- Impartial Recommendations:
- Does not accept financial compensation from service providers through sponsorship, research, or lead referral programs.
- Recommendations made solely based on long-term value for clients.
Thinkwgroup’s commitment to being independent and sourcing agnostic ensures that clients receive unbiased and impartial recommendations. The firm’s blend of strategy, execution, and management approaches to sourcing positions it as a valuable partner in guiding organizations through complex sourcing decisions, mitigating risks, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels.