IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. Rather than trying to enter an entirely new market, the company focused on providing low-cost goods to rural consumers.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In parallel, it will also look at its expenditure meaning it is frequently the case that the Procurement function will be asked to commit incremental cost reduction to that which has already been budgeted, without the luxury of knowing its method of delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. This could involve joint product development, shared risk and reward models, or long-term partnerships.

Innovation 52

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If we look back over the history of supply-chain planning, we can properly say we are in the third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software (Van Hove, 2019). To become autonomous, supply chains require the new technology of Wave 3 planning systems, which we think of as systems of intelligence.

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The Good Spending

JUNE 15, 2022

Modified Rebuy A buyer wants to replace or amend a product used in the organization. The decision-making may involve plans to modify the product specifications, prices, terms, or vendors to enhance the product quality or reduce cost. My Udemy course "Adaptive Sourcing: Agile Procurement in Practice."

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. In a world of hyper connectivity created by rampant globalisation, Apple had shown itself to be a master of procurement, working with suppliers around the world to create the highest quality and most innovative products, all for the best price.

Procurement 52

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Advantages of digital procurement systems The digital transformation of procurement processes offers numerous advantages to businesses.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

To maintain their competitiveness and overcome today’s challenges, manufacturers have had to make agility and adaptability top priorities. Digitalization has had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector, enabling businesses to optimize processes, improve quality and reduce costs. Digitalization and Industry 4.0

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