Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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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. As the name suggests, Managed Procurement Services involves the strategic outsourcing of procurement processes to expert providers. The result?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. What is strategic procurement?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Procurement is strategically important because it: Drives significant cost savings through economies of scale, supplier negotiations, and process efficiencies. Increases efficiency by standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Get inspired A successful data center implementation can best be described as a distributed, dynamic, efficient and resilient IT nucleus. Retail: Manage e-commerce platforms, customer data analytics and supply chain logistics, where data analysis often must occur at the edge.

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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. Mike Mortson.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Making up the IBP framework are six key pillars: 1.

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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. Technology has transformed procurement operations from a complex, manual process into an automated, streamlined function that enhances decision-making and transparency.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations where possible, minimising our environmental footprint and in turn, decreasing our operational costs and increasing efficiency. There are a number of levers which procurement use in order to make a sustainability normal business.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Yet unpredictability in supply chains, demand forecasting, and geo-political factors can make it difficult to prepare for the season. Efficient Supply Chain Management With predictive procurement, organizations can proactively manage their supply chain, identifying potential bottlenecks or disruptions.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Coordinating and working together in a transparent manner is crucial for achieving success.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IBM Consulting is uniquely positioned to provide exceptional FinOps and TBM services, from strategic planning to operating model implementation and managed services. Organizational Transparency : Enhancing performance and driving better outcomes through leadership visibility and planning. And by acquiring Apptio Inc.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

From April 2021’s “ A New Paradigm For Procurement ”: “As enterprises increasingly depend on an expanding and evolving supplier ecosystem, better optimization of strategic planning and procurement is paramount. We all remember the early days of the pandemic and shortages in critical medical supplies. Take the Next Step.

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Pipefy

JULY 12, 2023

This guide explores back office functions, business process outsourcing (BPO) , and back office processes that can be streamlined for efficiency. Employees in these departments don’t often interact with customers, typically focusing on tasks that improve the organization’s operational efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly-evolving business ecosystem, many companies face a combination of challenges, including inflation, supply chain disruptions and a complex labor market. In this scenario, traditional planning methods may hinder a company’s ability to respond quickly and strategically to changing opportunities and challenges.  

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

They are powerful tools and methods that can help you drive efficiency, agility and resiliency throughout the data center and into everything the business does through digital means. It’s also important to clearly define the role of new advanced technologies in your new environment. AI and containerization are not just buzzwords.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. This is where the need for innovative, strategic solutions comes into play.

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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. This strategy has allowed Dollar General to grow into a smart and efficient operation with a strong target market and relatively low overhead.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When an organization engages in comprehensive strategic planning, a well-defined business strategy can: Guide the decision-making process to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively. Create an agile company with the capacity to adapt quickly to market changes.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

As organizations strive to stay competitive, they are increasingly recognizing the need to leverage digital technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Procurement is a strategic function that encompasses the acquisition of goods and services required to support an organization’s operations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Check out Augmented Reality (AR) is Set to Transform Retail and the Supply Chain! Supply chain improvements over the last 15 years have been incremental at best. The advances we are making in the supply chain powered by Augmented Reality (AR) are going to be wildly disruptive. One report could be 40 pages!

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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™! Supply Chain is uniquely positioned in most organizations for the management of Cash flow. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles.

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

Effective supply base optimization can help reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, better supplier performance and collaboration, and increased revenue. . 6 steps for successful supply base optimization. Now that you know what supply base optimization is, how do you actually go about doing that?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

OLAP systems are designed to efficiently process and analyze large multidimensional datasets, while AI techniques extract insights and make predictions from OLAP data. Challenges of adopting cloud-based OLAP solutions Cloud adoption for OLAP databases has become common due to scalability, elasticity and cost-efficiency advantages.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Today manufacturers must continually look for waste reduction, process improvement and supply chain efficiency to meet competitive pressures and their customers’ cost reduction requirements. Programs such as Lean have become a popular means to develop a culture of simplification and constant improvement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supplier relationship management is a process for developing and managing collaborative relationships with suppliers at all levels to achieve the required business objectives and overall supply chain strategy. This allows one single message to be sent more efficiently than covering the material one supplier at a time.

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