IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As practices like DevOps , cloud native , serverless and site reliability engineering (SRE) mature, the focus is shifting toward significant levels of automation, speed, agility and business alignment with IT (which helps enterprise IT transform into engineering organizations).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Today I’m joined by Makersite , an award-winning, sustainability-driven software-as-a-service provider helping manufacturing enterprises solve complex challenges around their products and supply chains. I got into the space early. Wherever you look across the globe, there is a race like never before.” Net Zero is almost theoretical.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. A perfect storm of disease, war, technological innovation, overspecialization, unchecked climate change and geopolitical tensions have shattered global supply chains and had a significant impact on the global economy.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 21, 2023

Procurement and supply chain professionals talk about agility and resilience so often, that I suspect both words have lost most. The post Learning to Practice Resilient Thinking In the Real World appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs , 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Tackle your most complex supply chain challenges. Drowning in data and starved for insights’ is still true in the world of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

1 Another study revealed: The swinging pendulum The MRO spare parts inventory varies depending on the industry and equipment, ranging from specific items to encompassing more basic supplies. However, recent disruptions in the global supply chain, due to the pandemic and geo-specific issues, have caught many off guard.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The stakes are especially high for organizations in highly regulated industries because they can be exploited through their digital supply chain, giving hackers access to consumers’ valuable and sensitive data. Consequently, these data breaches can rattle customer trust and the confidence of regulators. 

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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.”. . We all remember the early days of the pandemic and shortages in critical medical supplies.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

IBM and AWS partnership focuses on delivering solutions in areas like: Supply chain optimization with AI-infused Planning Analytics IBM Planning Analytics on AWS offers a powerful platform for supply chain optimization, blending IBM’s analytics expertise with AWS’s cloud capabilities.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability. What is a procurement strategy?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

Managing a diverse and agile supplier network is now a top priority in the auto industry and essential to remain competitive. Whether shifting to produce electric vehicles, dealing with the semiconductor shortage or mitigating everyday disruptions, the automotive OEM and aftermarket supply chains, live and die by their supplier network.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 31, 2022

15.55] How and why a business’s Sifted Score is re-calculated weekly, and the impact that has on agility and improved decision making. 15.55] How and why a business’s Sifted Score is re-calculated weekly, and the impact that has on agility and improved decision making. We help shippers revolutionize decision-making.”.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Shaking hands, sharing ideas, having a laugh, and a glass of champagne (or two)…we are renewed, recharged, and re-energized from Ivalua NOW Paris! Ivaluans, customers, sponsors, and prospects gathered at the exquisite Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate in-person! David Khuat-Duy. 750 plus employees.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. One of the most important things that a business can be is agile, and agility relies on having team members who are flexible and adaptable. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Writing an Impressive Resume! Soft skills article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony.

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Arkestro

JULY 18, 2023

Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. What Problems Are Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders Experiencing? While the problems might have changed, make no mistake — the industry is in the midst of 2023’s post-pandemic, pre-recession fog.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Over the last three years, we’ve all seen the human side of supply chain as frontline workers and supply chain leaders have found solutions to keep communities thriving through a decade defined by constant disruption. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, the human side of Supply Chain drives us.

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Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. It integrates market intelligence, data analytics, and robust supplier relationships.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This post expands on the topic and provides a maturity model and building blocks that help enterprises accelerate their software supply chain lifecycle in the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise cloud-native software development. We recommend a 4-stage roadmap for implementation, as shown in the figure below.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? There are a lot of companies in the supply chain, and they all work together to make almost every product that comes into contact with a customer. This is the idea behind supply chain management.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. With that said, how can you keep your supply chain running as smoothly as possible in the meantime? The best way to safeguard your supply chain will be by building resilience into your operations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the major drivers of Women in Supply Chain is Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s commitment to supporting bridging the gender gap in the industry. By having meaningful dialogues to close the diversity gap in logistics and supply chain, you can drive faster business growth.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Sustainability, Streamlining for Agility, Skill Upgrading” – Katlyn Ignacio , Head of Procurement, Outsourcing and Facilities, CIMB Bank Philippines. Sustainability, Streamlining for Agility, Skill Upgrading” – Katlyn Ignacio , Head of Procurement, Outsourcing and Facilities, CIMB Bank Philippines.

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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. So, why are managed procurement services necessary?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 24, 2023

The 2020’s have escalated nonstop supply chain disruption, from delays to shortages and workforce challenges. Supply chain obstacles are still being cited for growing global inflation. Supply chain leaders are still struggling with an ongoing labor shortage—making getting and staying ahead harder.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply chain and procurement professionals are having to face a daunting new reality as the ongoing effects of COVID-19, Brexit, the conflict in Ukraine and volatile inflation rates impact the day-to-day operations of their function. Supply Chain The seriousness of the situation has been exposed by our recent research.

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Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

Resources / Blog / Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Bringing more diverse voices to these areas of supply chain can only help to weather the latest logistics disruptions. We already know that bringing more women in supply chain can stoke more curiosity and agility —helping organizations achieve and maintain breakthrough business performance.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” This is essential to build a bold, agile and flexible procurement function. But how can this be achieved?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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