Harbor turns product data into a smarter sourcing strategy
Harbor connected product and supplier data to create a smarter sourcing strategy, helping teams compare options more informed procurement decisions.
Data-driven sourcing
Harbor & Co. had access to a growing amount of product and supplier data, but teams struggled to turn that information into actionable sourcing decisions. Fragmented records and inconsistent reporting made it difficult to compare suppliers and identify the best opportunities.
As the business expanded into new markets, the volume of sourcing information continued to grow. Procurement teams needed a more reliable way to connect product requirements, supplier performance, pricing, and availability. The goal was to make better decisions faster without adding unnecessary complexity to the sourcing process.
The challenge
Sourcing teams were working with data spread across multiple systems, making comparisons slow and difficult. Important information about supplier performance, pricing, and materials was often incomplete or outdated. Harbor needed a more structured way to connect product data with procurement decisions.
The lack of standardized information also created inconsistencies between teams. Different departments often evaluated suppliers using different criteria, making it difficult to build a shared view of performance. Harbor needed a unified framework that could bring these data points together and give procurement teams a clearer foundation for decision-making.
The approach
We helped Harbor consolidate key product and supplier information into a unified sourcing framework. Data was standardized to make supplier comparisons easier, while performance and pricing information were organized around the metrics that mattered most to procurement teams. This created a clearer foundation for faster, more informed sourcing decisions.
The new framework also made it easier to identify missing or outdated information before it affected sourcing decisions. By creating a consistent process for evaluating suppliers, Harbor gave its procurement teams better visibility into costs, performance, and potential opportunities across its network.
The results
Harbor reduced the time required to evaluate sourcing opportunities and improved visibility across its supplier network. Better data quality helped procurement teams identify cost-saving opportunities while making decisions with greater confidence.
The new sourcing framework also created a more consistent way for teams to collaborate and evaluate suppliers. With better-connected data and clearer performance benchmarks, Harbor can now respond to sourcing opportunities faster while building a stronger foundation for long-term procurement efficiency.
Our sourcing decisions are no longer based on disconnected spreadsheets and incomplete information. We can now see the full picture and act on it much faster.
Oliver Grant
VP of Procurement, Harbor & Co.
