Northstream - Strategy and Sourcing

Sourcing

“Successful sourcing requires market knowledge, expertise and a structured approach”

Operating in a highly competitive and investment intensive environment presents large sourcing challenges for operators and service providers. Northstream’s approach to sourcing is one of the most powerful in the industry and is currently being used in the procurement of 4G (LTE) networks by major operators. Northstream has significant experience in the sourcing of WCDMA/HSPA, GSM, CDMA and WiMAX networks, CPEs and devices, as well as outsourced operational services on a global basis, and has led and negotiated numerous outsourcing deals for network and IT operations.

The critical success factor in achieving maximum value from a sourcing project is through structure, momentum and knowledge – this enables fast turn around times, clear communication and swift decision making. To consistently deliver this requires a solid methodology, experience, people skills and world-class industry insight, something numerous clients of ours can testify upon request.

Using Northstream’s sourcing support have in all cases lead to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies, and as a rule ensures short payback time and high return on investment. Other key benefits of our structured approach include a solid framework for continued supplier and contract management.

Engagements

Analysing Operator single- and multi vendor strategies

Northstream performed an analysis of operator vendor strategies in single vs. multi vendor in the area of Radio Access Networks. Northstream created an analysis framework with sourcing...

Outsourcing of Field Services, Northstream was engaged to run an outsourcing process to achieve cost savings and efficiency gains

The Client, a global telecom operator, was in the process of developing its operating model from an execution oriented organization to a more governance oriented model. As part of this...

Sourcing support: Implementing Spend Area Management and Category Leadership

Northstream consultants were engaged in supporting a major fixed and mobile operator to define and implement Spend Area Management and Category Leadership roles in the strategic sourcing...

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