Supplier.io has released a new report, delivering tactical best practices that can be applied to improve sourcing, manage risk and drive long-term value.
Based on exclusive interviews with procurement leaders and data from 400+ surveys, the 2025 Best Practices for Alternate Sourcing Report provides data-driven and actionable insights from leading procurement teams on how to integrate small, local, diverse and sustainable suppliers into sourcing strategies.
You’ll learn about:
- How leaders incorporate responsible sourcing into procurement decisions
- Proven strategies for identifying and vetting small and diverse suppliers
- The role of data, analytics and benchmarking in smarter sourcing
- How responsible sourcing mitigates risk and enhances supply chain stability
- How to gain executive buy-in by demonstrating your business impact
“Procurement leaders face increasing pressure to manage risk, reduce volatility and drive measurable impact. Alternate sourcing programs are proven to drive business value,” said Supplier.io
“The procurement environment is changing. Leaders in the space aren’t waiting for calm waters. Get in the game now.”
