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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A successful procurement strategy also mitigates risks inherent in the supply chain.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. It eliminates waste and enables companies to manufacture products at lower costs.

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The six strategic uses cases for AIOps

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Improve CI/CD pipelines The continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline—commonly referred to as the CI/CD pipeline —is an agile DevOps workflow focused on a frequent and reliable software delivery process. You gain full-stack visibility to better understand your environment and speed up innovation.

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The Role of Procurement Outsourcing Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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The Role of Managed Procurement Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Smart Procurement: Build More Agile and Efficient Processes

Pipefy

Smart procurement is the use of technology to improve efficiency and help build more agile procurement processes. The benefits include cost savings increase, better decision making and risk management. While these tools can lighten workloads and improve agility and decision-making, they can’t operate without the input of humans.

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Procurement Technology: 6 Solutions You Should Know In 2024

Pipefy

Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. The system gives the ability to automate and streamline supplier management processes, giving visibility over supplier performance, offering better experiences, and valuable insights.