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Advanced endpoint protection vs. risk-based application patching vs. laptop management: Similarities and differences

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Asset management: Having full visibility into all the apps installed by the end users on their laptops can be a challenge for any organization, no matter the size. Laptop management streamlines the management process, enhances security improves productivity associated to managing just the company’s laptops.

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Supply Chain Predictions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

These are the innovative technologies that I predict companies must use to undergo this transformation within their supply chains: Cloud-based technology deployments lower cost of ownership due to not having a large capital expenditure on hardware and upgrades.

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The Role of Procurement Outsourcing Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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The Role of Managed Procurement Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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The Intelligent IBP Manifesto – key principles for a new planning paradigm

Supply Chain Trend

However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. For example a monthly triggered risk analysis (set of simulations) from your e2e supply chain. What’s the total cost of ownership of the supporting systems? 2% of managers apply best practice decision methods.

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Seasoned Leadership in Actionâ„¢! An Interview with Skip Boothby!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Recent projects include the digital transformation of a worldwide service and repair parts program; enabling an OEM’s end-to-end supply chain visibility of outsourced manufacturers, assemblers, distribution hubs and 3PL’s; and forming a B2B business development capability for a successful B2C eCommerce company.

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Debunking observability myths – Part 4: Observability is always expensive

IBM Supply Chain Blog

They may require some effort to set up and manage, but they can be a cost-effective option to fit your budget. No matter what you choose, just make sure you understand the total cost of ownership, including storage, quarterly charges, ingestion, and developer involvement (i.e.,