IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Fortunately, if your organization engages a red team, an ethical hacker could also be your best friend. Find out about the benefits of red teaming, the differences between red and blue teams and what a purple team is in my previous blog post, “ Red teaming 101: What is red teaming? This is the real value of red team assessments.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Enables adherence to policies and regulations through ethical, sustainable, and compliant practices. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Setting the right KPIs ensures priorities are clear for the team.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

An AI governance framework ensures the ethical, responsible and transparent use of AI and machine learning (ML). Foundation models can use language, vision and more to affect the real world. In addition to natural language, models are trained on various modalities, such as code, time-series, tabular, geospatial and IT events data.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Another common social engineering scam is domain name spoofing (also called DNS spoofing), in which cybercriminals use a fake website or domain name that impersonates a real one—e.g., ‘applesupport.com’ for support.apple.com—to trick people into entering sensitive information.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

In this blog, we will delve deep into the realm of managed procurement services, and more importantly, the innovative strategies that are revolutionizing this field. This not only saves time and resources but also allows our clients to focus on their core business activities. Another crucial aspect of our innovative approach is data.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the exciting future of spend analysis and discuss the key trends that forward-thinking organizations should watch out for. Stay tuned for the next section where we will explore the trend of real-time spend visibility and its impact on procurement efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Furthermore, even a simple garment like a t-shirt can change hands multiple times, with raw materials coming from one supplier and other parts of the process like spinning, knitting and sewing each happening elsewhere. These incentives will require traceability and visibility to understand whether they are being faithfully executed.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

A 2022 study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value found that the majority of CEOs surveyed were under intense pressure from investors to improve transparency around sustainability factors such as emissions, resource use, fair labor and ethical sourcing. “Look at how you can extend, enhance or augment your ERP.”

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. Traditional Procurement Methods Historically, procurement has been a manual and time-consuming process, relying heavily on paperwork, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. In this blog, let’s explore the best practices that drive sustainable supply chains. Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order. Supply chain sustainability best practices.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2020

Devices that are part of the IoT help manufacturers track all their necessary parts globally, in real time. This helps them better manage product levels in their inventory and optimize it for better efficiency in all their locations. They can also share with their customers up-to-date shipping times and delays.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

This tailored approach ensures efficient use of resources and time. Develop a multifaceted strategy for lead conversion, incorporating lead generation and engagement tactics across various channels like: blog posts, videos, and email marketing. Timely Follow-Ups: Respond promptly to inquiries and engage while their interest is high.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Every month our Women in Supply Chain blog introduces you to the female trailblazers who are making big moves and reshaping the industry as we know it. Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives women leaders in supply chain a platform to share what drives them and how they are actively empowering real progress in their communities and organizations.

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Claritum

MAY 2, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If your procurement team is spending over half their time on transactional activity, what opportunities are they missing? Ethical checks and assurances (risk management). Time that can be spent on exploring opportunities associated with our second list above. Introduction. Governance.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Many which I’ve highlighted over the years in blogs and articles. Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. In February 2022, I wrote the first of a five blog series using the name Intelligent IBP.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Purpose of the Blog Post This blog post will serve as your guide to innovative procurement models. 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.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

In this blog post, we delve deep into the pivotal role that spend analysis plays in strategic sourcing. Data Analysis: Once the data has been collected, cleaned, and classified, it’s time to analyze it. Clients report significant cost savings, improved procurement efficiency, and enhanced visibility into their spend data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Blog post originally published by Veridian at [link]. In fact, millennials will make up more than 75 percent of the workforce by 2025, so it is time for supply chain executives and leaders to enact the changes necessary to guarantee success in both the current and future supply chain. Make your career path visible.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Next in our blog, we will delve into the need for a spend analysis solution and explore the challenges faced by organizations in managing their spend effectively. This ensures adherence to ethical standards, reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties, and strengthens overall governance practices.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Sustainability SCM plays a key role in corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions in transportation and promoting ethical sourcing. Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

But, as stakeholders in the future of tomorrow, we also have to be conscious about the necessary steps to realize sustainable impact, for real. So, what are the steps that need to be taken in businesses globally to make real sustainable impact? Businesses must serve as the champions of sustainability. Source: Purina.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

As I was looking to augment the content of Supply Chain Game Changer I was aware of the great articles that Argentus published on their blog to advance the profession. Thank you Bronwen for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. Bronwen Hann.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2020

There are huge opportunities, all along the chain, to make a real impact: to reduce waste, provide more visibility into where products come from, and make the system more sustainable. They can use supply and inventory planning to lower the distance products travel – and thus emissions – in the food system.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 19, 2023

This blog post is part of the “All You Need to Know About Red Teaming” series by the IBM Security Randori team. According to an IBM Security X-Force study , the time to execute ransomware attacks dropped by 94% over the last few years—with attackers moving faster. Timeframe Short: One day to a few weeks.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Purpose and Key Insights of this Blog This blog aims to provide a high-quality, in-depth exploration of the significance of spend analysis in driving procurement success. Real-world success stories and case studies illustrating the significant impact of spend analysis on achieving tangible cost savings and procurement optimization.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Once trained and deployed, models also need reliable access to historical and real-time data to generate content, make recommendations, detect errors, send proactive alerts, etc. Current regulations are always changing, and new ones are being introduced all the time.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

Objective: Analyze Current Trends and Make Predictions for the Future of Procurement The purpose of this blog is to delve into the current trends shaping the world of procurement and make predictions about what the future might hold. Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing A.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

This blog post aims to delve deeper into the transformative power of spend analysis technology in procurement. They must also ensure ethical and sustainable procurement practices, as consumers increasingly demand transparency and social responsibility from businesses. The Landscape of Modern Procurement A.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

In this blog post, we aim to demystify the concept of spend analysis and shine a light on how our spend analysis platform can serve as a catalyst for your business growth. This is where the real magic happens. By identifying inefficiencies, companies can streamline their procurement processes, resulting in time and cost savings.

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HICX

AUGUST 17, 2023

Organizations that utilize supplier performance management can track supplier performance against agreed-upon KPIs, including ensuring that quality standards are maintained, deliveries adhere to agreed-upon delivery schedules and that ethical practices are followed. What are the benefits of Supplier Performance Management?

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Assessing the supplier from a wider financial perspective, such as mergers, legal action taken against it, negative ESG, or regulatory penalties, can provide a wealth of insight into the supplier and give a far greater understanding of the real risks posed.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This blog will explore the profound impact that spend analysis can have on SRM, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to elevate your procurement practices to new heights. It involves collecting, categorizing, and analyzing procurement data from various sources such as purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Leading companies will invest in AI, ML and intelligent workflows to deliver end-to-end forecasting capabilities that utilize real-time feeds from multiple data sources, leveraging hundreds of AI and ML models, to deliver more granular and accurate forecasts and customer insights.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The platform offers a unique solution that measures repayment capabilities by using new methodology based on AI, behavioral economics, cloud technology and real-time data. With Ionburst’s platform, we’re working to give organizations control and visibility over their data everywhere.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

This ensures compliance with regulations and auditing needs through increased visibility and data masking across all data, analytics and AI initiatives on any cloud. AI algorithms and models need to operate reliably to be actionable and to drive value, but there also needs to be visibility and accountability for insights. The result?

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