Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core

“Profit from the Source” by Christian Schuh, Wolfgang Schnellbächer, Alenka Triplat, and Daniel Weise offers a transformative new perspective on the role of procurement in today’s fast-moving business world. The authors, all leaders at Boston Consulting Group, argue that the conventional view of procurement as a simple cost-cutting function is outdated and limits a company’s potential. Instead, they present a compelling case for empowering the procurement function and putting suppliers at the core of a company’s strategy.

Through vivid stories and in-depth case studies from leading companies across various industries, the book reveals how a strategic approach to supplier relationships can unlock significant value beyond just cost savings. It provides a blueprint for leveraging suppliers to drive innovation, improve product and service quality, enhance sustainability, accelerate time-to-market, and strengthen supply chain resilience. This book is a must-read for CEOs and business leaders seeking to gain a competitive advantage and drive new top-line and bottom-line growth in a turbulent and uncertain economic environment.