IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation. In addition to enhanced decision-making, flexibility and visibility, analytics engines paired with AI can help manage supplier risk. Try out cognitive intelligence free for 30-days.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2023

Today I’m joined by Flexport , an exciting and innovative software brand that is on a mission to make global trade easy for everyone. Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

In this regard, monitoring supplier performance, compliance, and the flow of materials from the lowest tier of supply to the end consumer is key to promoting end-to-end visibility. Resilient organizations are also capable of pivoting rapidly and adapting to disruptions without significant increases in operational costs.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

Today I’m joined by Enveyo , an innovative logistics software brand that wants to optimize every aspect of a business’s shipping operations, with solutions that leverage enterprise-level technology and big data experience to empower organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Making the right technology investment decisions today is critical to building competitive advantage, fueling innovation and driving ROI. Supported by an all-encompassing end-to-end toolchain, IBM Consulting distinguishes itself as an industry leader in the marketplace. And by acquiring Apptio Inc.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

This removes risk when buying from innovative or SME suppliers while creating a larger supplier base to target with early payment opportunities via C2FO marketplace. Once an organization has the complete Strategic Payment cycle in place CFOs can use the end-to-end visibility to control bottom-line growth with targeted programs. .

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This shift responds to the growing need for unified platforms that provide end-to-end process visibility, essential for global corporations seeking to streamline their procurement operations. It’s not just about the current capabilities but also about the vendor’s vision for the future and its innovation ability.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

They also want transparency, but in their case, it is visibility into new bids, the state of existing bids, awards, and payment status. Innovation has the ability to develop new revenue sources, attract better talent, and most importantly enhance the level of service to the general public. Frankly, they are struggling.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It is one thing to make tenders public, and another to offer suppliers visibility into the end-to-end bid management process and final award decisions. Government agencies have to facilitate transparency and openness while never losing sight of why that visibility is needed.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. Many large organizations implement a Procure to Pay platform with the aim to deliver efficiency, visibility, simplicity, and compliance.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Like most transformative innovations in supply chain automation, the end state – in this case, a completely touchless supply chain – is an aspirational goal. And while technology is already being leveraged toward achieving the goal of contactless supply chain, it is an incremental process. Are you ready to go contactless?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Enterprises now recognize the importance of leveraging innovative technologies to drive digital transformation and achieve cost efficiency. How do organizations avoid the digital risks of ‘technology misuse’ and achieve efficient innovation that ‘technology promotes production’?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” 34.51] The future for SEKO.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Our AI-first approach toward software development is helping us provide clients with end-to-end visibility, cost, supplier and market intelligence and predictive analytics. These AI-powered source-to-pay innovations will empower our clients to balance cost, risk and sustainability and become more agile and resilient.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The procurement technology market is evolving rapidly and deploying the latest power that innovation can bring to support the changing and challenging needs of its customers. We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua suite will enable Viparis to: Accelerate the digitization of Procurement operations, Control visibility of the Procurement activity with both internal customers and suppliers, Facilitate tracking of performance and manage supplier risk with a centralized, unified tool. Choosing Ivalua is a true sign of their confidence in us.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The global digital payments ecosystem continues to evolve as new and incumbent financial institutions, payment networks, central banks, governmental agencies, businesses and other market players push for innovation. They all work toward the common goal of creating secure, compliant, real-time, ubiquitous and low-cost payment rails.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mr. Kress’s background as an innovative and results-driven leader with experience in large and mid-size organizations brings substantial operating experience to the Company Board. We invested almost $100 million in fully digitizing our end-to-end operations and building software.”

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The procurement technology market is evolving rapidly and deploying the latest power that innovation can bring to support the changing and challenging needs of its customers. We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

In that effort, enterprises should seek innovative technologies with the potential to disrupt and transform the current supply chain operating models and bring in a more competitive edge. The impending changes include connected, end-to-end, value chains, and more intelligent, automated, and autonomous distribution systems.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Enterprises have started looking at technological innovations to simplify the last mile, investing in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate processes such as scheduling and routing, improving supply chain visibility and reducing costs overall.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To get ahead in today’s competitive marketplace, distributors must remain on the cutting edge of innovation and stay up-to-date on new developments. Digitalize End-to-End Supply Chain Processes Digitalization is an essential component of improving distribution operations.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The global food supply chain is an interconnected and complex network that doesn’t always follow a linear path: while some companies are responsible for providing their data requirements, they may also rely on upstream parties for previous historical visibility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Automation is often centered on efforts to optimize spend, achieve greater operational efficiency and incorporate new and innovative technologies, which often translate into a better customer experience. You gain full-stack visibility to better understand your environment and speed up innovation. But where to start?

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2021

The solution is available today, in the shape of the innovative Invoice-to-Pay platform from Ivalua. . The first step is to unlock the supplier portal and provide real-time visibility of the transaction. In order to truly cross this chasm, your business does not require major construction, but simply a supplier self-service portal.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

Supply Chain Innovation from I/T. Because we had visibility as to demand, and inventory, at a consumer level, we could completely circumvent and simplify the entire distribution channel network. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re passionate about closing the gender gap to expand innovation through diversity. This commitment to precision and innovation can take our careers further. I knew the detailed nuances of end users in the supply chain and the big picture.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

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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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Our Public Portal provides public access to solicitation, awarded contracts, analytics, and details of the end-to-end bid management process to provide greater visibility, context, and supplier inclusion for active and planned solicitations. This is what Ivalua for Public Sector can do for you. .

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

Multi Echelon Inventory Management requires analysis across the full end-to-end (e2e) supply chain to determine what inventory is needed, where it should be held and in what format; balancing at all times commercial requirements with supply. The start-point for any Inventory Optimization initiative is Visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

CLM involves the end-to-end tracking of product, payment, rebate, and delivery information in the supply chain. CLM enables businesses to move away from traditional systems like spreadsheets and hard drives and gives them complete visibility on contracts and agreements at any time. The bottom line.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What we do know is that supply chains often account for more than 90% of a company’s environmental footprint, and SAP can help provide visibility into the data across this value chain. This is still new territory for the profession, and not every company will have the same metrics and priorities — these will vary by industry.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Despite over a decade of investment in final mile operations (the final stages of the supply chain), stagnation in innovation across the first mile has been dramatically exposed by the sudden shock and ripple effects felt around the world from the fallout of the global pandemic. Rob is currently CEO and founder of Mercado Labs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. And, only 15% had visibility into tier 2 or beyond. Dirty Little Secret #1. Data quality is pivotal.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Securing this level of visibility in the construction sector is challenging for several reasons: Much of the work on HS2 is broken into stand-alone projects made up of unique combinations of contractors and suppliers. Supplier profile: The supplier profile provides visibility into: Headquarter location. Number of employees.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability. These increase accuracy and productivity, track purchases and offers data visibility that informs decision making and reduces risk, inefficiencies and time-consuming delays.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, one McKinsey study found that 7% of CPG companies apply end to end autonomous planning. This enormous automation gap in supply chain planning and execution is starting to be addressed by innovators and early adopters. An Accenture study found that only 3% of businesses applies autonomous supply chain execution.

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