IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision. Why is supply chain resiliency important?

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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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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Definition of Procurement Risk Procurement risk refers to the potential threats and uncertainties associated with the acquisition of goods and services that may adversely impact an organization’s objectives, such as cost-efficiency, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance. Understanding Procurement Risk A.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Definition and Purpose of Procurement Procurement is a multi-faceted function that goes beyond the simple acquisition of goods and services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing. Understanding Procurement A.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

Just saying you want to have a resilient Supply Chain doesn’t accomplish anything. According to mixmov.io , “Supply chain resilience is a supply chain’s ability to be prepared for unexpected risk events. ” These definitions certainly make sense and they are relatable.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 31, 2025

Why / Why Not COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) Partially Predictable (Gray Swan) SARS, MERS, and H1N1 had already exposed vulnerabilities in global health supply chains and just-in-time logistics. Energy procurement strands, defense supply chain activities, and diplomatic shifts were visible. Putins troop buildup).

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