Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

IAM also includes data checks against both internal and external verification sources, easier connections to systems of record to measure vendor performance and persona-specific reporting. Its purpose is to centralize all contract data for easier access to information, such as renewal dates and obligations.

Contract 103

Contract Data Procurement Management 103

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Design content, ad campaigns and innovative products that build better customer experiences. Demystifying generative AI At the heart of Generative AI lie massive databases of texts, images, code and other data types. Imagine each data point as a glowing orb placed on a vast, multi-dimensional landscape.

Data 122

Data Ethics Quality Project management 122

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 1, 2016

Right now we are seeing a tremendous increase in the amount of data available throughout the supply chain. The problem is, there is so much data that no one really knows what to do with it. Harnessing the power of data is vital for ensuring your supply chain is meeting customer expectations.

Data 73

Data Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply 73

Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

SPS has been connecting businesses for over 20 years, empowering data collaboration in the retail supply chain with an expert team, proven processes, and industry-leading technology. 16.46] A reminder of what EDI is and the role it plays in data exchange; and how SPS makes integration and trading partnerships easy and effective.

Retail Supply Chain 52

Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply chain 52

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2023

Chris Yeung, senior product manager with eMoldino, explains how digitization can improve supply chain back-end operations and enable the end-to-end flow of data.

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Product management Supply 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

It has evolved into the de facto standard for data streaming, as over 80% of Fortune 500 companies use it. All major cloud providers provide managed data streaming services to meet this growing demand. A high (or an increase in) record-error-rate might indicate a loss in data or data not being processed as expected.

Data 89

Data Import Management Product management 89

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 15, 2022

The goal of supply planning is to meet the demand for the product in the best way possible. . Production management. This component focuses on the resource allocation of employees, materials, and production capacity. Inventory management. This includes data about the customers, products, resources, and suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

This misconception surrounding observability arises from the belief that it caters exclusively to site reliabilit y engineers (SREs) and that they are the only role that can utilize the data gathered via observability solutions. By doing so, developers enable the collection of valuable data and insights during the runtime of their software.

Real-time Visibility 58

Real-time Visibility Import e2e Product management 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What is Product (or Master) Data Management? Product Management KPIs article and permission to publish here provided by Raanan Cohen at bringg.com. I am not writing a tool, yet :), but I did want to go over the way I think the product team should be measured. Product Management KPIs.

Product management 87

Product management Management Quantity Quality 87

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a result, I see access to real-time data as a necessary foundation for building business agility and enhancing decision making. Stream processing is at the core of real-time data. Apache Kafka streams get data to where it needs to go, but these capabilities are not maximized when Apache Kafka is deployed in isolation.

Sourcing 78

Sourcing Innovation Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Based on transformer technology , LSMs take vast amounts of training data and model parameters to deliver accuracy in speech recognition. Apply for our closed beta user program and our Product Management team will reach out to you to schedule a call.As How can you get started with these models?

Product management 105

Product management Data Management 105

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

The world’s leading brands rely on Jabil’s unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise. The integrated solution plays a role in reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting.

Supply Chain Efficiency 81

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Data Leadership 81

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In IDC’s 2022 Global Supply Chain Survey , they identified that “lack of visibility and resiliency to see necessary changes in time to react effectively” was the most problematic and unaddressed deficiency in modern supply chain management and inventory optimization.

Real-time Visibility 72

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Inventory 72

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

However, their manual planning and budgeting process in spreadsheets posed several challenges, including lack of control, delayed data, poor execution, and the need for continuous follow-up with IT for actual data. They faced obstacles such as a prolonged budget process, manual forecasting, and no product profitability.

Raw materials 69

Raw materials Budget Data Management 69

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 2, 2023

ChatGPT can provide a fresh perspective on the negotiation, as it can analyze data and provide insights that you may not have considered. Its ability to analyze data and provide insights into the opposing party’s needs and interests can help negotiators make more informed decisions and develop effective strategies.

Negotiation 170

Negotiation Strategy Procurement strategies Procurement 170

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

It includes storing employee, customer, financial, or product design records to guarantee smooth data transfer among the different operational locations. It is why managed service providers (MSPs) are crucial in the manufacturing industry to ensure production, management, and administrative duties run smoothly.

Management 102

Management supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Innovation 102

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2023

Analytics and reporting: Last-mile delivery technology must act as a repository of all the data involved in making deliveries. This data can help identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decision-making. It should have in-built analytics and reporting capabilities. Click here!

Route optimization 98

Route optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Recently, United Parcel Services (UPS) in collaboration with Google analyzed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) data and used it to plan the most efficient routes for more than 25 million packages it delivers globally each day. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

Logistics 52

Logistics e2e Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 18, 2019

To address this gap procurement must, among other things, lay the foundations for analytics, for example by standardizing master data definitions. Hackett identified advanced analytics and data modeling, business acumen, relationship management, strategic thinking and risk management expertise as “must have” skills for the future.

Procurement 78

Procurement Supplier relationship management Eprocurement Risk management 78

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The biggest challenge of most information gathering activities is getting timely and accurate data. In addition, your entire organization needs to understand the information map that you are trying to create and they must also participate in the data gathering process. Create a specific data map. See below for examples.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Cost of ownership Collaboration Innovation 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

By understanding the customer’s needs, logistics managers can implement better route planning to reduce operational costs and improve fulfilment rates. In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. uses a Company’s data to inform decisions in the most efficient way.

Supply Chain Efficiency 104

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Logistics 104

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Recent data from the Hackett Group reveals that AP teams that provide self-service capabilities to suppliers can achieve Superhero status by reducing inquiries by 49% and saving 50% on master data management costs. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Pay on time.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers supply chain budgeting Supplier relationship management Eprocurement 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Depending on the scope and nature of the product, this could be as simple as hiring additional engineers and as complex as implementing new supply chain processes across the organization. But in today’s landscape smart business leaders iterate to provide continuous, value-based testing over a product’s lifespan.

Product development 80

Product development Strategy supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 80

SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

This is what a hiring manager would be searching for in terms of professionalism: Logistics and transportation experts that are well versed in both domestic and international legislation and standards. The ability to convey and analyze data in several languages and across cultures is necessary. Knowledge of computers.

Logistics 120

Logistics Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Product Management KPIs! In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Subscribe Here!

Supply Chain KPIs 98

Supply Chain KPIs supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 98

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

How do Chief Procurement Officers and their teams leverage digital transformation to take control of their data and better deliver against their strategic objectives? . Johan, can you give us a bit of background on the digital transformation journey at Booz Allen and the role of data? What role did data play on a day-to-day basis?

Data 130

Data Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2020

Last week, Director of Product Management Georg Rösch hosted a webinar that asked the question, “Why is it important to take a holistic approach to supplier management?” Quality data. Logistics data. Any ERP data. Which are more important than the others? . Subjective criteria. Purchasing. Engineering.

Suppliers 59

Suppliers Sustainability Quality Data 59

Procurement Software

MAY 2, 2023

I’m not a software engineer or even a product manager. What worries them from a supply chain risk management perspective, and how they can use technology and data. A lot of supply chain risk is about big data. It’s about a big data problem. I also do semantic research around thought leadership.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Risk Supply chain Suppliers 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.”. Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Budgeting and managing freight costs are critical to overcoming any disruptions and increasing profitability. Think about this.

supply chain budgeting 60

supply chain budgeting Budget Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics 60

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

IBM today announced it is launching IBM watsonx.data , a data store built on an open lakehouse architecture, to help enterprises easily unify and govern their structured and unstructured data, wherever it resides, for high-performance AI and analytics.

Data 75

Data Sourcing Networking Leadership 75

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

allowing them to shift their focus towards core activities like market share and product management. Companies with advanced supply chain practices excel in delivering quality third-party logistics management, SKU optimization, efficient transport management, and swift handling of B2B/B2C shipments.

Supply Chain Optimization 89

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 89

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2022

Depending on the project, choose designers, developers, business analysts, product managers, and QA specialists. When you acquire an excellent solution, your data and project are safe and you complete on time and within budget. Whether to hurry up or slow down depends on your company.

supply chain software solutions 94

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Quality 94

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Questionnaire A questionnaire can help businesses get detailed information about the vendor’s operations: Processes: Ask about the vendor’s production processes, delivery timelines, and quality control measures. Security: Inquire about the vendor’s security protocols, especially if they handle sensitive data.

Vendor management 52

Vendor management Suppliers Quality Supply Chain Efficiency 52

The Network Effect

JANUARY 17, 2016

Note: This is the latest in a series of posts that discuss how your companies master data management strategy (MDM) has a direct relationship to your company’s fiscal health. In my last post, I discussed how to bring visibility and reliability to enterprise data. Buyer Financials Manager (AP). Warehouse Manager.

Buyers 41

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Networking 41

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2022

Traditionally, the core purposes of marketing involve promotion, selling, pricing, distribution, and product management. Those could be the data of your existing users or that of prospects and leads gathered from landing pages. What is logistics marketing? Email marketing.

Logistics 116

Logistics Strategy supply chain budgeting Budget 116

Jaggaer

MAY 12, 2020

Full data transparency. Self-maintained data quality. Back in September 2018 Gartner wrote , “Technology product managers must develop AI solutions that are aligned with high-priority procurement use cases, enhance user experience and improve supplier loyalty to gain their confidence.” Conversion (data).

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Suppliers 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 3, 2021

The sum of SMS (Short Message Service), data-over-cellular, and information-service income is used to compute total VAS income. The wide range of value-added services provided by logistics experts for product management and processes allow for the complete optimization of the entire supply chain.

Logistics 97

Logistics Import Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 97