IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
It can take many forms, from automated warehouse systems that pick and pack orders, to blockchain-based smart contracts to software that automates purchasing and invoicing processes. A supply chain control tower can connect many sources of data-driven information and improve end-to-end visibility.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Strategic procurement prioritizes planning and strategizing for long-term benefits across the entire procurement process and alignment with business goals, while operational procurement focuses on purchasing and sourcing services strictly for maintaining day-to-day operations. Why is strategic procurement important?
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services. What is a procurement strategy?
Empowering CPO
JULY 16, 2023
Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.
Empowering CPO
JULY 16, 2023
Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
It’s also about whether those capabilities allow you to create better customer experiences and improve your productivity to compete more effectively, execute a successful shift in business strategy, or even just to fix your basic problems. You’ll see a premium placed on holistic, end-to-end supply chain management leadership skills.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Businesses use workflows to complete most tasks, from entering a purchase order to manufacturing goods and delivering a service. Visibility Each step in a workflow should be visible. This is most often achieved by mapping the process from end to end and creating a visual representation of it (more on that later).
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