IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

These supplies include everything from large infrastructure items such as turbines, generators, transformers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to smaller items like gears, grease and mops. Many asset-intensive businesses are prioritizing inventory optimization due to the pressures of complying with growing industry 4.0

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Follow us at @Ivalua. Global Media Contact.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Shippers and logistics providers are confronting the challenge of acquiring the right data and using it to optimize the supply chain, says Nate Endicott, senior vice president of growth with Enveyo.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every asset manager, regardless of the organization’s size, faces similar mandates: streamline maintenance planning, enhance asset or equipment reliability and optimize workflows to improve quality and productivity. These foundation models, built on large language models, are trained on vast amounts of unstructured and external data.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Gartner predicts that by 2023, organizations that don’t optimize supplier master data management (MDM) could have wrong information for half of their suppliers! Accurate supplier master data (SMD) is essential for procure-to-pay (P2P) automation, accuracy and analytics, but connecting data to users and systems sometimes gets bumpy.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 24, 2023

Promises of supply chain visibility and data management have always been there, but now it is most important for those managing and optimizing Supply Chains. We're in a new era.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

In a prior blog , we pointed out that warehouses, known for high-performance data processing for business intelligence, can quickly become expensive for new data and evolving workloads. To do so, Presto and Spark need to readily work with existing and modern data warehouse infrastructures. Some use case examples will help.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. Nearly all executives surveyed (97%) point to significant disruption today in their direct materials supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 8, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? What is CPFR? Why is CPFR Important?

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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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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Get the ZEUS Supply Chain Analytics Guidebook for free and learn how to improve your supply chain performance with data-driven insights, including tracking metrics, applying predictive analytics, optimizing inventory, achieving visibility, and developing a data-driven culture.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These have become part of many aspects of modern life, including commercial logistics.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 19, 2023

A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that a staggering 82% of American consumers express concern over the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, such as delivery delays. This optimization enhances profitability and allows businesses to allocate their resources more effectively. However, what is it?

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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. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

  Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients. 14.04] The ideal client for SDI. “We

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! However, part of this is to manage and optimize material handling. In this article, we’ll outline tips for optimizing material handling throughout the supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this webinar, we'll explore how to optimize logistics operations with sustainability and resilience in mind by leveraging the power of connected data.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Imagine a future where artificial intelligence (AI) seamlessly collaborates with existing supply chain solutions, redefining how organizations manage their assets. But what if you could optimize even further? Challenge 1: Orchestrate relevant data The journey to generative AI begins with data management.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Lisa Dolan – a multi-award-winning supply chain professional, board member and speaker, dedicated to empowering women and girls across the industry. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the last post , we looked at creating a blueprint for a sustainable data center. Now we’ll look at how to get the most out of a modern data center. Get inspired A successful data center implementation can best be described as a distributed, dynamic, efficient and resilient IT nucleus.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the ability to make timely and informed decisions can spell the difference between success and failure. Imagine a scenario where decision intelligence systems orchestrate a seamless flow of decisions based on real-time triggers and data insights.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Driving optimal application performance while minimizing costs has become paramount as organizations strive for positive user experiences. The significance of optimizing application performance Optimizing application development and performance is a must in a world where a user’s experience can control a business’ trajectory.

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