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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Collaboration Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

The goal of integrated logistics is to optimize the entire supply chain by minimizing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. It also requires close collaboration and coordination among all the stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The result has been isolated applications, e.g. for supplier management and for P2P working in parallel with siloed data sets and limited or no synergy. Another disadvantage is that suppliers see little or no value. There are real cost savings and efficiency gains to be made here.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. But with the right tools, tactics and collaboration, it doesn’t have to be this way.

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e2e Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 63

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships. Risk Mitigation : Advanced analytics and real-time data enable proactive risk management and compliance monitoring.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships. Risk Mitigation : Advanced analytics and real-time data enable proactive risk management and compliance monitoring.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

Supply Chain Efficiency 74

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 74

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Collaborate for a greener future. Pick the right tools for the job.

Strategy 130

Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Real-time Visibility 130

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures. They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Collaborate for a greener future. Pick the right tools for the job.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Real-time Visibility 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.” 19.30] SDI’s advanced data analytics, and how they are driving actionable insights and visibility for customers, in order to de-risk supply chains and make big cost savings. “We

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Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For example, the chip shortage has been a call to action for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers. Monitor supply to minimize production delays and reduce the time needed for critical supply chain disruption management. Optimize maintenance inventory, increase reliability, and ensure production schedules are met.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 64

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. The results show businesses face several hurdles when implementing sustainability initiatives, with 93% claiming it is challenging to gain visibility into suppliers to track the environmental impact of their supply chain.

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Sustainability Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply chain 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2022

Cargo Chief enables 3PLs and freight brokers to expand their carrier network, gain visibility into real-time pricing, and streamline their processes. And Hubtek is a tech-enabled talent and automation solutions provider for transportation companies across North America. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

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Real-time Visibility Price Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 98

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud.

Risk management 130

Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency Risk Supply Chain Optimization 130

Arkestro

JULY 4, 2022

Supplier diversity is increasingly being recognized as a critical objective for procurement. From a societal viewpoint, organizations that achieve supplier diversity help address inequality and social injustice. While supplier diversity has many indisputable benefits, it is also easier said than done.

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Suppliers Procurement Real-time Visibility Chief Procurement Officer 52

Future Purchasing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Developing a pipeline of category projects should be a collaborative and creative process. The real value is spending some quality time with your stakeholders to discuss potential categories to focus on and identify resources required to make the cross-functional working more effective. Further reading.

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Category management Collaboration Real-time Visibility Management 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For the first time, the rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for any US-based entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds foods on the Food Traceability List. With greater tracking and traceability, for example, comes real-time demand insight. Digitalization is not one-size-fits-all.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting e2e 112

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

By embracing these trends, businesses can unlock a world of opportunities, drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and ultimately achieve procurement excellence. Procurement data encompasses a wide range of information, including historical spend, transaction details, contracts, supplier information, and market intelligence.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration 40

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

One of the common themes I’m hearing from large organisations is that they are finding a lack of visibility looking ahead for energy spend. Contract negotiations: Negotiating more favourable energy supply contracts with suppliers. What impact has this had on procurement recruitment?

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Real-time Visibility Price Negotiation Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 18, 2019

A Digital Collaboration Platform built specifically for the Heavy Construction industry will change the world by helping companies save thousands to millions of dollars on their construction projects, along with reducing the carbon impact, eliminating waste, and saving lives. digitalsupplychain #construction #collaboration.

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Collaboration Networking Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 60

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 72

Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

The most significant enhancement is the new ‘Coupa supply chain collaboration’ solution. The intention is that by creating a user-centric collaboration layer between buyers and suppliers on top of the Coupa platform and infrastructure, the solution will streamline and enhance collaboration while decreasing operational business risks.

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Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Collaboration 75

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. – Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. Rules and workflow engines automate this part for you.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. Limited Visibility: These supply chains have restricted visibility, with real-time information being scarce.

Supply Chain Efficiency 74

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 74

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2022

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.41] Erik’s founder story, and the journey that led him to “experience the tension between small suppliers and giant buyers” first hand, and establish Orderful. “I The biggest problem isn’t the technology itself – it’s getting two companies to collaborate to get the job done.”.

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supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By Hugo Britt | October 17, 2023 Search Search “Hey, Procurement?” “Yes, Dave?” “Contact Supplier X’s chatbot and see if you can negotiate a 15-day increase on payment terms for all products.” This ensures that procurement support is readily accessible at any time, increasing efficiency and reducing delays. Sure, Dave.

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Supplier chain collaboration itself isn’t new.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 66

Arkestro

JULY 11, 2022

Box is one of the most widely used enterprise technologies in the world for secure content management, workflow, and collaboration. As part of Box’s continuous advocacy towards ESG and Supplier Diversity, previous visibility into their supplier diversity spending was limited. Identifying Diverse Suppliers .

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Suppliers Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

FourKites

DECEMBER 8, 2020

We also structure the conversations in such a way to maximize peer-to-peer collaboration between executive sponsors at our customers in order to reinforce the power of the FourKites network. That’s not what visibility is about.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration supply chain software solutions Supply chain 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

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supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Consulting firms like ours leverage cutting-edge tools and analytics to gain deep insights into market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures. Procurement market intelligence is a key pillar of it, providing organizations with real-time information on supplier capabilities, emerging trends, and potential risks.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 24, 2021

Organizations big and small rely heavily on hundreds—if not thousands—of different suppliers around the globe. In this type of supply chain ecosystem, companies must understand sustainability performance of not only their tier-one suppliers, but also their second, third, and fourth tier suppliers and beyond. Where do you start?

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Suppliers Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 24, 2021

Organizations big and small rely heavily on hundreds—if not thousands—of different suppliers around the globe. In this type of supply chain ecosystem, companies must understand sustainability performance of not only their tier-one suppliers, but also their second, third, and fourth tier suppliers and beyond. Where do you start?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52