IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. What is inflation?

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Order Fulfillment Once a contract is signed, the supplier begins delivering goods or services as per the agreement. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics. In 2019 the company decided to embark on a project to implement global dashboards for sourcing and contracting events.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to improve the process: education, gaining spend visibility , categorizing spend by supplier or department, etc. What Happens When Indirect Spend Isnt Managed? Facilities management : Maintenance, cleaning, and security services. What’s Behind This Disconnect?

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

The software automates workflows and approvals, manages supplier catalogues, and provides real-time analytics for better decision-making. The module also includes features such as contract management, invoice processing, and payment processing.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

For many of them, their organizations have invested a lot of time and money in ERP systems that do many things well and are there to stay. Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. Here are the specific areas where they tend to fall short: 1.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s impossible to have the most current or newest application implemented at all times. Lack of visibility into spend and contract data also contribute to the difficulty of managing IT spend. There are times when cost reduction is a priority but the IT procurement process should take other factors into account as well.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

This supports strategic sourcing efforts. Monitoring supplier relationships : AI can track supplier performance metrics, analyze contract terms for risks, and identify opportunities to improve supplier relationships. This maximizes value from sourcing partnerships.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

In essence, it’s a critical business function that ensures the right goods and services are available at the right time, in the right quantities, at the right price. Real-World Examples of Companies Benefiting from These Services Several companies have experienced the transformative power of Managed Procurement Services.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. The platform also offers supply and risk management insights.

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Procurement Software

AUGUST 20, 2024

These 10 FTEs should ideally be focused on strategic work. The reality though is that many of them are spending a disproportionate amount of time on tactical work and firefighting day-to-day operational purchasing issues. Let’s be real. Therefore, we need to free up their time to spend on more strategic work.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Our goal is to empower Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams by providing a suite of comprehensive managed procurement services. We believe in the power of strategic sourcing and procurement to drive significant value across organizations. Digital transformation in procurement is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

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Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways: Why we need Intake and Procurement Process Orchestration Streamlining of Procurement Process: Process orchestration simplifies the intricate procurement process by automating and integrating each step from intake to procurement, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment with business objectives.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

This extensive reach provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with various demographics and target markets, enabling them to broaden their brand’s visibility and potential customer base significantly. To begin with, TikTok boasts an expansive and diverse user base, encompassing millions of active users worldwide.

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Procurement Software

JULY 18, 2023

Procoto offers features including: Strategic sourcing Smart databasing Workflow approvals RFP management Data transformation The platform’s tools and analytics aim to level the playing field between small and large companies – giving leverage to SMEs. It gives you full visibility of your spend data, all in one place.

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It’s an important part of any organization’s financial management, as it helps identify wasteful spending and uncover potential savings.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Through tools like spend analysis, businesses can gain in-depth insights into their spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive strategic sourcing. AI can enhance supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk management, while blockchain can improve transparency and traceability in the supply chain.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? With today’s increasing business complexity and the pressure to do more with less, it’s time to explore how managed procurement services can transform your business. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. It also facilitates data collection, which can be used for analytics and strategic decision-making.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

In the following sections of this guide, we will provide in-depth analysis, real-world examples, and actionable recommendations to empower healthcare organizations in their journey towards optimizing costs and improving patient care through effective spend analysis. Benefits of Implementing Spend Analysis in Healthcare A.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Over time, as trust in outsourcing partners grew and the benefits became clearer, companies began to outsource direct procurement activities as well, including raw materials and components essential to their end products. Co-sourcing: This model is a hybrid approach where some tasks are outsourced, and some are kept in-house.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Inhubber Inhubber is a contract management and digital signature platform powered by blockchain and AI. Inhubber enables you to create, sign and store contracts securely. It simplifies contracts, making them easy to understand, manage and interact with. The app is built around its large supplier database.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Spend Analysis impacts Supply Chain Management in several significant ways: Strategic Sourcing: By providing a detailed breakdown of an organization’s spend across various suppliers, products, and services, Spend Analysis facilitates strategic sourcing decisions.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 16, 2023

Risk Management: Spend Analysis can identify dependencies on certain suppliers, thereby helping to manage risks associated with supplier performance or market volatility. Spend Analysis also plays a pivotal role in strategic sourcing and procurement optimization. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. Failure To Hire the Right Leader For the Job. Absolutely, 100% YES!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. Failure To Hire the Right Leader For the Job. Absolutely, 100% YES!

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Manugistics : Focused on supply chain and logistics, Manugistics provided procurement tools to enhance sourcing and supplier management. Emptoris : Emptoris delivered strategic sourcing and procurement solutions, helping organizations manage spend and supplier relationships. Robust supplier risk management tools.

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