IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Procurement Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fast forward a few months, and with those same events continuing to challenge procurement teams, leaders have revealed what it is that they want. It caps a growing recognition of the importance of the people staffing today’s procurement teams. Preparing the next generation of procurement professionals.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization.

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Arkestro

APRIL 2, 2024

Resources / Analyst Reports / Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Download Now Let's Talk By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology. 3 Key Takeaways: Spot buys can be strategic.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Resources / Blog / Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. It is a skill that needs a strategic approach and it is not something anyone can do.

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Arkestro

MAY 23, 2023

Resources / Blog / Overcoming Construction Struggles With Predictive Procurement Overcoming Construction Struggles With Predictive Procurement In years past, the construction industry lagged behind the pack when it came to predictive procurement and digital transformation.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resources / Blog / Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. Last year, the holiday brought in $2.8

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Resources / Blog / What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications As firms continue to leverage technology to carry out sourcing and procurement tasks, market demand for procurement is growing.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resources / Blog / Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. However, with great challenges also come great opportunities.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With this in mind, there's no time like the present to evaluate whether your supply chain will be able to weather the storm of another set of unfavorable economic conditions. Your supply chain organization needs to evaluate where it feels it can take risks even in a down-turned market.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 7, 2022

The market for home delivery is growing The pandemic brought significant interest in grocery home delivery, no longer would people have to leave their homes and risk illness to get basic supplies. Some larger grocery chains have also been considering changing their store layouts.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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Strategic Sourceror

JUNE 21, 2022

The world is a difficult place to be as a supply chain expert today and will only get more difficult in the future. We're living in a time of near unprecedented uncertainty in the modern era and the risk it brings to supply chain management is immense. How to create a strong risk management strategy.

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Arkestro

JULY 18, 2023

Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. Between volatile geopolitical environments, increasing regulations, and shifting consumer demand, economic uncertainty is hitting various areas of the supply chain and manufacturing industries hard.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

And if your profession happens to be Procurement transformation, it’s likely – in the workplace, at least – it’s been even more so. A smart Procurement Director may even pro-actively offer up a greater level of cost reduction before being challenged, as a means to protect their people. But there is a care point here.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

This article was originally posted on the SIG blog. Business today isn’t business as usual, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts organizations and supply chains across the globe. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. Procurement can see that, but the rest of the organization can’t.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

This year, we centered our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities. . Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. David Khuat-Duy.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

As I write this blog, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage populations and economies around the world. The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. CPOs and procurement leaders everywhere are trying to identify ways to be agile to handle future uncertainties. . A significant amount of change has taken place in the procurement function over the past few years.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Who are the Next Gen (Procurement) Rebels? Check out the article Procurement’s Most Wanted List: Who Are The Next Gen Rebels? The best way to predict or anticipate the future of procurement is to talk to those professionals who want to influence the future versus being a spectator of it. Good procurement.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MAY 31, 2022

Broken supply chains, unavailability of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers and production stoppages had a negative impact. Disruption has indeed become the new normal. It made several manufacturers realize the need to focus on Risk Mitigation strategies to re-imagine their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Questions that keep Supply Chain Managers up at night article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Are you preparing for your freight procurement negotiations ?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In a rapidly changing business landscape, organizations must continuously rethink their approach and we will specifically talk about how that applies to procurement and why it is pertinent to stay ahead of the competition. Katlyn I gnacio , Head of Procurement, Outsourcing and Facilities, CIMB Bank Philippines. Risk Management.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges? Key thought leaders included Jacob Gorm Larsen , Ex-Director of Digital Procurement, Maersk Group; Prof. But how can this be achieved?

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 10, 2023

Why Diversifying Your Supply Chain Is So Important The Power of Diversifying Your Supply Chain – You don’t need us to tell you how essential supply chains are. Managing a supply chain involves working with a network of suppliers who are all connected via a centralised supply chain management process.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our exploration of a fascinating convergence shaping the future of business operations: the intersection of technology and managed procurement services. Before we dive in, let’s first set the stage by discussing EmpoweringCPO, a leader in the field of managed procurement services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Finding the perfect balance between preparation and action can be tricky.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien, leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Jonathan and his team work with global blue-chip organizations to help transform their procurement capability. With such a range of potential environmental and social risks and impacts, where on earth do you start?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2023

Cyber Security For Supply Chain Management has the potential to become a more significant issue. It is not unexpected that operational risks have become a problem for retail companies, given the development of internet purchasing. However, what does “supply chain cybersecurity” actually mean?

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 8, 2023

Category management is a long-term, strategic approach to procurement in which certain employees or teams of employees are responsible for procuring specific types of items, such as IT equipment, office supplies or construction materials. The analytics will help you analyse your performance and decide where you can improve.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With effective inventory control templates, you can maintain an accurate record of your products, including their quantities, dimensions, location, and weight. By employing the right Inventory Control Techniques, you can ensure that your business maintains a sufficient stock level to meet consumer demand.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Introduction In an increasingly interconnected and competitive business landscape, the role of procurement has transformed from a supporting function to a strategic powerhouse. Traditionally, procurement was seen as a tactical, back-office process, primarily focused on buying goods and services at the lowest possible cost.

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