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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

By assessing and proactively managing risks inherent in the supply chain , organizations can shield themselves from disruptions and strengthen the resilience of their operations. When implemented with clear objectives, the procurement strategy will provide a roadmap for procurement managers to follow.

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The Nature Positive Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Clearly these are breakdowns in end to end Supply Chain Management which impact on nature and our environment. A lack of business and government focus on managing impacts to nature will result in further, and irreversible, degradation to nature and to our biodiversity, and by extension to the global economy.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system. Cost Saving.

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How Digital Procurement Tools Can Eliminate Busy Work

Procurement Software

Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. Blockchain can be used across various industries, including both finance and end-to-end supply chain management.

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Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! (Videos)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Better Supply-Demand planning, Quality management, transportation lead time reduction, distribution network optimization, cycle time reduction, better handling, more effective storage, real time order management, and reverse logistics improvement are all within the purvey of Supply Chain.