IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

While the overall clinical trial termination rate has decreased over time, low accrual rates within trials remain the most common termination reason. The number of first-time clinical investigators has declined, especially among non-US based investigators. Ensuring early assumptions resonate with real-world execution is paramount.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To do this, procurement teams require visibility into their data, control over their processes, and a seat at the business strategy table. Today, quick fixes are being eclipsed by strategic agility that seeks to drive long-term business value and innovation. Among those executives in finance, the percentage rose to 67%.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Businesses leverage procurement technology for: Automating Manual Processes: From issuing purchase orders to processing invoices, automation reduces errors and saves time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

At the same time, digital acceleration and the need for agility have expanded the role of procurement and finance from cost-management functions to broader champions of risk management, strategic decision making, and business agility.”. . Failure resulted in highly visible shortages, public scrutiny, and loss of life.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture. Professionalisation of the function, logic and analysis has also extended into other areas, with a growth in relevant qualifications, all the way through to procurement and supply chain MBAs and even Doctorates.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget. Purchases in Time and Budget: How many purchases are on budget and on time? Procurement Cost Reduction: How are costs being reduced over time? Emergency Purchase Ratio: How many unplanned purchases are being made?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And therein lies the problem of getting procurement to have a bigger influence on companies’ bottom line. Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And therein lies the problem of getting procurement to have a bigger influence on companies’ bottom line. Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Each of these experiences damages the customer relationship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Since the Coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of the global Supply Chain , everywhere you look you see the word “resilience” being used as the latest buzz word. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. To do any of these effectively, they need the right procurement technology.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. .

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Most of the pre-pandemic Inventory Management strategies were centred around improving inventory turnover, keeping inventory levels as low as possible, and reducing the amount of cash tied up in inventory. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic and global supply chain issues, businesses have realized the importance of technology innovation to deliver truly superior retail customer experiences. But without real-time reliable views of inventory, shipments and automated order orchestration processes, retailers are unable to deliver on order promises.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

Ask them to actively display their behaviours and influence other leaders to follow these behaviours. A coach could help with time management or help to deal with the pressure. Their thinking and behaving will be influenced by their need to protect themselves against basic S&OP principles. Level 1 resistance is the easiest.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

Ask them to actively display their behaviours and influence other leaders to follow these behaviours. A coach could help with time management or help to deal with the pressure. Their thinking and behaving will be influenced by their need to protect themselves against basic S&OP principles. Level 1 resistance is the easiest.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 16, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective™: The Mystery of the Prima Donna Boss! It was another case for the Supply Chain Detective™! There was no indication that there was a problem with cash flow at that time. The strain and drain on cash was real, imminent, and alarming.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 Reasons to Switch to Agile Project Management! Once treated as an “add-on” to full-time commitments, project management has evolved into a separate area with its theoretical background and methods. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Project management has different definitions.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

As global supply chains become more complex and interconnected, procurement professionals play a critical role in ensuring businesses remain competitive and resilient. Predictive analytics, for instance, allows procurement professionals to forecast demand, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and optimize inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, Supply/Demand Planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning. (Infographic).

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