Fostering collective intelligence through a supplier ecosystem

Value was found between suppliers — the team learned to orchestrate the ecosystem that creates it.

The approach is based on three principles. A six-month action-learning journey structured in sprints. Concrete cross-supplier projects, launched with suppliers. Peer coaching, with individual and group coaching sessions.

The challenge

Future value opportunities came from collaboration between suppliers rather than bilateral negotiation. Teams felt poorly equipped to orchestrate such ecosystems and to move from thinking to action.

The EIPM approach

A six-month action-learning journey structured in sprints, opened with an in-person kickoff working on real internal cases. Participants then carried out concrete cross-supplier projects, supported by individual coaching sessions and peer coaching.

The impact

Concrete projects delivered measurable results. Confidence in orchestrating supplier ecosystems increased. The impact is visible throughout the organization, beyond the procurement function.