IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

When it comes to supply chain data collection and for achieving responsible sourcing goals, most companies start with an Excel-based assessment that is sent out via email to a few key, strategic suppliers. Why ensure transparency and supplier engagement in the supply chain?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Suppliers 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

When it comes to supply chain data collection and for achieving responsible sourcing goals, most companies start with an Excel-based assessment that is sent out via email to a few key, strategic suppliers. Why ensure transparency and supplier engagement in the supply chain?

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Suppliers 40

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Parallel to this, they offer the ability to streamline supplier governance and due diligence activities to cover increasing demands on compliance and supply chain visibility. Studied cases at Kodiak Hub show between 1–3 % loss of brand exposure resulting from a non-compliant supply chain.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Parallel to this, they offer the ability to streamline supplier governance and due diligence activities to cover increasing demands on compliance and supply chain visibility. Studied cases at Kodiak Hub show between 1–3 % loss of brand exposure resulting from a non-compliant supply chain.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases.

Real-time Visibility 52

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

For many organizations, part or all of the contract lifecycle process is highly inefficient and likely manual, leading to poor visibility of contractual relationships, low levels of contract compliance to terms and conditions, and potential exposure to supply chain risk. What are the benefits Best Practice Contract Management?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full.

Procurement 52

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The slow supply chain recovery post-pandemic, along with increased volatility and disruptions due to factors like climate change – means key partnerships can make or break your business moving into the new year.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management Vendor relationships 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

For the upcoming Holiday our theme was that we were going to have a BORING Holiday season … from a Supply Chain perspective. But by BORING, from a Supply Chain perspective , I did mean that we were going to do all of the necessary planning. And we would deliver a great customer experience.

Supply Chain Optimization 44

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this test case, the public sector organization realized a year-over-year 23% cost of goods savings for seven consecutive years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23. The Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series was based on my review of the ISM, CAPS and A.T.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain software solutions Buyers 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. The goal is usually to develop the most efficient transactional procurement operations. The next step is using automation to increase P2P digitisation and efficiency to a more advanced level. End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation.

Sourcing 64

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. The goal is usually to develop the most efficient transactional procurement operations. The next step is using automation to increase P2P digitisation and efficiency to a more advanced level. End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Problems can arise when bespoke requirements are purchased directly by employees throughout the organisation or just “passed through” by overworked buyers who have no time to deal with the suppliers. This can result in products and services being purchased across the organisation with no consistency of supply, sustainability or quality.

Purchasing 47

Purchasing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 47

Claritum

APRIL 25, 2018

In many companies problems can arise when promotional goods are by inexperienced buyers from unapproved suppliers. And as many suppliers are based in the Far East, buyers need to understand local pricing, duties, testing and shipping to ensure they receive the right product to enhance their promotional strategy.

Sourcing 32

Sourcing Buyers Purchasing Spend management 32

Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Problems can arise when bespoke requirements are purchased directly by employees throughout the organisation or just “passed through” by overworked buyers who have no time to deal with the suppliers. This can result in products and services being purchased across the organisation with no consistency of supply, sustainability or quality.

Purchasing 32

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing Suppliers 32

Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Whether you are focused on controlled growth or cost efficiencies, the ability to measure what is occurring in real time is essential to making decisions. The supply chain may contain components of raw materials, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, resellers, agents, logistics, retailers and many other entities.

Real-time Visibility 36

Real-time Visibility Management Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency 36

Claritum

AUGUST 15, 2019

In many companies’ problems can arise when promotional goods are purchased by employees throughout the organisation or just “passed through” by overworked buyers who have no time to deal with the suppliers. This can result in products and services being purchased across the company with no consistency of supply or quality.

Management 32

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