IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, staying ahead in managing procurement processes efficiently is crucial. Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. What is Procurement Software?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, staying ahead in managing procurement processes efficiently is crucial. Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. What is Procurement Software?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Check out my other page on s trategic sourcing A procurement assessment of needs is a systematic evaluation conducted by organizations to determine their requirements for goods, services, or works. This assessment aims to identify what the organization needs to procure to fulfill its objectives effectively and efficiently.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Why is Business Budgeting Important? Budgeting should be part of regular financial planning.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

Procurement processes in the USA and the UK share some similarities, but there are also key differences due to variations in legal frameworks, regulations, and cultural practices. Federal procurement is largely governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides guidelines for government contracts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency. Procurement’s Role in Driving Business Success Procurement, often viewed as a behind-the-scenes function, plays a critical role in a company’s success.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies Explained Managing inventory efficiently is vital for any business. Frame Contract for Runner Items: Runner items are products that are consistently in high demand.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the complex structure of modern businesses, the role of a procurement manager is pivotal for efficient operations and cost management. Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the complex structure of modern businesses, the role of a procurement manager is pivotal for efficient operations and cost management. Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter ESG in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability ESG in procurement is continuously integrated by many businesses to foster sustainability in their processes. What is ESG Procurement?

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Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

Resources / Blog / Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. How well a company manages its supply chain processes can directly impact its bottom line. What is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)? Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. Job orders also set out clearly the path for procurement professionals to enable them to execute the procurement process efficiently.

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Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

Resources / Blog / Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Construction companies face a host of challenges in the post-COVID era.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a critical role in the operational efficiency and financial health of an organization. By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Here are 10 procurement best practices that every organization should know: 1.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a critical role in the operational efficiency and financial health of an organization. By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Here are 10 procurement best practices that every organization should know: 1.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. What are Procurement Analytics? How to Use Data in Procurement?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. What are Procurement Analytics? How to Use Data in Procurement?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization?

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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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? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications As firms continue to leverage technology to carry out sourcing and procurement tasks, market demand for procurement is growing.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

The Promise of AI for Procurement Teams Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform and revolutionize procurement processes. By leveraging technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks, AI-driven solutions can help procurement teams work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 7, 2023

The supply chain industry has been evolving rapidly since the pandemic outbreak. To stand out from the rest and succeed both in supply chain and operations management, you need to walk the extra mile. Let’s learn how language is an important skill in supply chain and operations management.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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