Sourcing and Partner Model Template
Documenting which capabilities are internal, outsourced, or delivered through partners
The Sourcing and Partner Model template provides a structured approach to documenting which capabilities are internal, outsourced, or delivered through partners.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Sourcing Strategy
Describe the sourcing strategy: the criteria for build vs buy vs partner decisions, and the governance model for...
Sourcing Model Diagram
Diagram section
Primary Partner Assessment
Assess the most significant external partner or vendor: their scope, performance, contract terms, lock-in risk, and...
Secondary Partner Assessment
Assess the second most significant external partner or vendor
Sourcing Principles
State the principles: core differentiating capabilities are retained in-house, all outsourced capabilities have exit...
Sourcing Risk Register
Register all sourcing risks: vendor lock-in, partner financial instability, contract disputes, knowledge loss from...
Sourcing Model Risks
Document risks: over-reliance on a single vendor, outsourcing core capabilities, insufficient contract governance, and...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcing Strategy | Rich Text | Describe the sourcing strategy: the criteria for build vs buy vs partner... |
| Sourcing Model Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Primary Partner Assessment | Vendor Assessment | Assess the most significant external partner or vendor: their scope,... |
| Secondary Partner Assessment | Vendor Assessment | Assess the second most significant external partner or vendor |
| Sourcing Principles | Principle | State the principles: core differentiating capabilities are retained in-house,... |
| Sourcing Risk Register | Risk Register | Register all sourcing risks: vendor lock-in, partner financial instability,... |
| Sourcing Model Risks | Risk | Document risks: over-reliance on a single vendor, outsourcing core... |
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