“Sourcing Excellence” and Mannheim's “Global Innovation Challenge” 2023

Our course “OPM 693 Sourcing Excellence” is Mannheim's contribution to the Global Innovation Challenge Program. In this 2-week block course, Matthias Schlipf and Christoph Bode discussed the sales/procurement interface and challenges revolving around strategic sourcing with the highly international student group. The 21 participants – with backgrounds from Australia to Scandinavia – learnt how to set up and manage sourcing projects while considering the broader business environment and strategic direction of the organization.

The Global Innovation Program is a cooperative initiative of the International Business School Network (IBSnet). Mannheim is a founding member of the initiative and has been part of the network of international oriented Business Schools since 2008.