IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Within USEEIO, goods and services are categorized into 66 spend categories, referred to as commodity classes, based on their common environmental characteristics. This involves mapping the 15.909 sectors found across the Eora26 categories and more detailed national sector classifications to the USEEIO 66 spend categories.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. In supply chain management, acquisition typically implies a more comprehensive and strategic approach, often involving negotiations, contracts, and sometimes mergers or partnerships.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Resources / Blog / From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry The procurement workload is expected to increase by 10.6% How does Predictive Procurement Orchestration Work?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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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? Procurement management isn’t associated with one specific degree, but many majors could prepare someone for the industry, such as business, economics, supply management, or finance.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He has 18 years of experience with Intel Corp, holding responsibility for more than $1 billion in annual expenditures as purchasing executive and managing Intel’s global purchasing operations.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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. Supplier relationship management: Procurement manages relationships with suppliers to ensure coordination and effective workflow.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. Today’s top Supply Chain Management professionals can bring all these considerations to bear.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Outside the technology field, we have also seen “science” come to the fore in terms of codifying processes such as Category Management. There may be different models in use, but there is a pretty well-accepted logical methodology behind how organisations approach their management of major spend areas.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Subscribe Here! Email Address. in the U.S., and expected to reach $24.5B

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms also paved the way for supply chain improvements. One article explained how supply chain management was among the first business functions that got significant technological upgrades to evolve and to harness data extracted from ERP systems. You can follow her on Twitter.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Inventory control is the process of managing and regulating the supply, storage and distribution of stock. Read our blog on demand forecasting accuracy for more details. What is stock optimization?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator? It comes from Supply Chain Management Review, a leading publication specializing in the field. Subscribe Here!

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is only through a digital process that procurement will realize maximum value with real-time analytics, supply-chain management, and the agility to pivot when necessary quickly. Procurement and supply chain management have important future roles to play with ESG.

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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. Category Management – Category management is a strategic approach that treats each category of spend as a separate business unit. It requires trust, transparency, and a shared vision for success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. In the fast-changing world of strategic Procurement, certain categories of spend get all the thunder: IT Procurement gets to help drive a company’s innovation. Blog post provided by [link].

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

This blog post explores the pivotal role of Spend Analysis within the realm of Supply Chain Management, an area that can greatly benefit from the insights it provides. When applied to Supply Chain Management, Spend Analysis serves as an invaluable tool.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. There are unique challenges and opportunities presented by complex, frequently ordered categories of Indirect expenditure, such as marketing services, print, packaging, uniforms & apparel, office supplies and related products and services. Introduction. Why is Complex Spend an Issue?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A large-scale study of those shipments showed that the truth was closer to 50%, and up to 64% in some product categories. Let’s “unpack” the second problem: When a supply chain manager or senior analyst commits to fixing the issue of inefficient packing, they almost never consider the fact that reducing air is only half the battle. .

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Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best must read procurement white papers and analyst reports (in no particular order of importance or preference) covering a variety of topics such as supply chain management, tail spend and the future and digitization of procurement.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

An Stock from the time it is ordered Movement of the stock within a warehouse to multiple warehouses Status of the stock till it reaches its destination or disposal In this blog post, we will throw light on the benefits and key features of the inventory management. So that is how inventory management benefits your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Blog post originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by, [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. What Supply Chain Lessons Can We Learn? Still, it’s a big deal for one of the world’s largest – and most famous – supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A company’s logistics and supply chain management activities are critical to its profitability. Why You Should Outsource Logistics! Outsourcing logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Eisele Candace. Top Reasons to Outsource Logistics Activities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 13, 2020

Lead Management. If you have been thinking that simply storing and managing your business contacts was enough for your business, let us correct you. Quality CRM solutions for supply chain management companies feature lead management functionality. Reports and Dashboards.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Guest blog post provided by Milan Vyas. Strategic Sourcing is a proven approach to understanding and delivering significant cost reduction based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), building a sustained value – creating relationship with the suppliers and category spend reduction in order to create and sustain a competitive advantage.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore what spend analysis really is, why it matters, and how it can revolutionize your approach to procurement. In the realms of procurement and supply chain management, spend analysis is a game changer. Reign in maverick spending and bring previously over-budget categories under control.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Change is inevitable in modern supply chain management, and risk management is essential to success. Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Cyber attacks have become a predominant risk in modern supply chain management.

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EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

Common challenges include unpredictable customer behavior, unreliable inventory supplies, rising logistical costs and internal capacity constraints. It’s already apparent that those supply chain management (SCM) teams that can adapt their operations and respond quickly to these issues will be one step ahead of their competition.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 4, 2015

The current windfall shippers are experiencing thanks to the depressed cost of fuel is the perfect reason to strike now if your organization has ever toyed with the idea of improving supply chain management with a SaaS software solution. Learn why making this modest investment today will pay dividends for years to come.

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

We’d even go so far to say that the modern procurement pro doesn’t focus that much time on the actual buying, as roles have grown to focus on Supply Chain Management, Contract Management and Relationship Management. You’ll also notice that Procurement is often talked about as part of the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

In this series of blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP. In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. INTRODUCTION.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Blog originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at, [link]. To keep the organization focused, executives must identify innovation priorities and objectives for each of their product categories. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Supplier Collaboration is a Win-Win Strategy!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Guest blog written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Carla Sanz. They are actually divided into nine categories: explosives, gases, flammable liquids and combustible liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxics, radioactive, corrosives and miscellaneous (1). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

You know how it goes… one supplier might deliver to several categories, whilst delivering a wide range of finished products and/or components to those various categories. What supplier has performed best in Category X, Y & Z? What supplier do we have the highest spend within Category X, Y & Z?

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