IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, procurement plays a crucial role in determining a company's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitive edge. From automated systems to data analytics, technology is reshaping procurement, making it more strategic, efficient, and adaptable to changing market demands.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, procurement plays a crucial role in determining a company's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitive edge. From automated systems to data analytics, technology is reshaping procurement, making it more strategic, efficient, and adaptable to changing market demands.

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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. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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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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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It allows businesses to track and improve their procurement activities and have a transparent outlook of their procurement process. The key elements are typically: 1.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know Strategic procurement allows businesses to meet the demand of the current procurement landscape by making sense of the data and automating the procurement process.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! The Inner Workings of a Sourcing Agency: 1. Client Consultation: Understanding Needs The journey begins with a detailed consultation between the sourcing agency and the client.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, many organizations create problems for themselves due to a lack of supplier relationship management and the lack of strategic sourcing. . You must take note that the success of the organization is also dependent on the supplier’s ability to meet the demands and deliver the goods on time. . Improves transparency.

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Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While supply chain disruptions have frustrated both buyers and sellers since 2020, many of the previous bottlenecks have since been dislodged, setting the industry up for what could be a banner year from a sales perspective, despite high inflation. "From a supply-chain standpoint, it's the opposite of last year."

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Inflation occurs when there is an imbalance between the supply and demand of money and goods. Several factors can contribute to inflation, including: Demand-pull inflation: This occurs when there is excessive demand for goods and services compared to their supply.

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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. A procurement manager, also known as a purchasing manager, plays a vital role in a company's supply chain management. Who is a Procurement Manager?

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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. A procurement manager, also known as a purchasing manager, plays a vital role in a company's supply chain management. Who is a Procurement Manager?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The relentless pursuit of cost reduction, navigating an increasingly complex supply chain landscape, and adapting to ever-evolving customer needs – these are just a few of the constant challenges faced by procurement teams today. It’s a strategic approach that goes beyond simply buying goods and services.

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Strategic Sourceror

MAY 12, 2022

With manufacturers responsible for approximately 11% of the United States' gross domestic product and employing nearly 8% of the nation's workforce, many of the supply chain problems the country is encountering have fallen squarely on the industry's broad shoulders. Expansive though they may be, manufacturers are feeling the pressure.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Its two dimensions suggest the flat Earth approach with insufficient room to cater to the complexities of modern category management and strategic sourcing situations. The Strategic Sourcing Matrix Let’s start with the classical view, which is the adapted Strategic Sourcing matrix.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Introduction In the world of procurement and supply chain management, the quest for efficiency and cost savings has led organizations to embrace several strategies. When applied to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities, Spend Analysis can unlock new avenues for operational efficiency and cost savings.

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Strategic Sourceror

JUNE 30, 2022

We've all heard about supply chain shortages impacting every facet of our lives from a lack of electronics to the prices of cooking oil and food going up. Now, supply chain shortages could be impacting U.S. Supply chain issues are disrupting U.S. Why is this happening? power companies in a twofold manner.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The AI Advantage Predictive Insights: AI algorithms analyze historical data to predict demand patterns, market trends, and supplier performance. It ensures that procurement partners collaborate with reliable vendors, reducing supply chain disruptions. Ethical Use: Transparency, fairness, and bias mitigation are critical.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 22, 2023

Resources / Blog / The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 20, 2023

As suppliers increasingly look for ways to overcome operational challenges in their warehouses, some are beginning to leverage smart warehouse technology like automation and artificial intelligence to improve the productivity of their warehouse associates and enhance their processing efficiencies. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Strategic Sourceror

DECEMBER 20, 2022

During the pandemic, when lockdown measures created staffing shortages just as demand for consumer goods skyrocketed, fulfillment was overwhelmed with orders, creating shipping delays that persisted for months. These are just a few of the reasons why investing in automated fulfillment can be a wise supply chain management decision.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

The demand for a procurement service provider has increased due to the global market conditions. Additionally, the demand has increased as many buyers or firms cannot negotiate a reasonable price for products or services. International emergency aid and project-driven organizations employ them to source and distribute relief goods.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 16, 2024

By working closely with suppliers to improve quality and efficiency, procurement can help your company deliver a superior product or service, ultimately driving sales growth. Fueling Innovation : The best procurement teams don’t just buy things; they act as strategic partners.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In an era defined by data-driven decision-making, Spend Analysis has emerged as a game-changer, steering businesses towards more strategic, efficient, and cost-effective operations. When applied to Supply Chain Management, Spend Analysis serves as an invaluable tool.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Well before the supply chain disruptions fueled by the the pandemic, the trucking industry was in the throes of a severe driver shortfall that hasn't yet abated. "Max headwinds from supply chain risk were really over the course of [2022]," Revich explained. Jerry Revich, head of U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. But trust us, if you don’t have Supply Chain experience, you can’t.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). What can we expect in 2022?

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Strategic Sourceror

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, just-in-time inventory — the supply chain management strategy of keeping "just enough" inventory in stock to satisfy expected demand — was considered conventional wisdom. An excess inventory strategy may be the new best practice for supply chain efficiency.

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. By Hugo Britt | October 26, 2023 Search Search You don’t need a crystal ball to see that demand for ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Procurement Managers will continue to grow.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

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